Oswego, Ks – A second incumbent Labette County official has filed for re-election. 

Parsons, Ks – Two inspectors from the Industrial Safety & Health Division of the Kansas Department of Labor were in Parsons Monday afternoon at the request of individuals concerned about an open trench on property owned by James Moses just south of 10^th & Southern. 

Parsons, Ks – Kansas State University Research & Extension will be presenting an Agronomy Institute in Parsons February 23^rd. 

Topeka, Ks (Dave Ranney/KHI News Service) - A top Kansas welfare official on Monday defended a change in policy that has resulted in at least 1,000 children being dropped from the state’s food stamp program.

Alexandria, VA - The Salvation Army raised $147.6 million through the 2011 Red Kettle Campaign, marking a new fundraising record for the campaign.

Wichita, Ks -  According to the National Weather Service Office in Wichita, the combination of gusty southwest winds and drier air will create very high grassland fire danger levels throughout south central and southeast Kansas this (mon.) afternoon. 

Chanute, Ks – The Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a fatality accident that occurred at the 169/160 Junction in Montgomery County around 7:30 Friday evening.