Chase County Leader News

09/19/2025

Matfield Green will host a community-wide Fall Gathering on Saturday, Oct. 4, celebrating 10 years of the Tallgrass Artist Residency, a program of the Kansas Arts Commission.

09/18/2025

Chase County Man Treated for Knife Wound, Authorities Say No Foul Play

A Chase County man was hospitalized Wednesday after suffering a knife wound in Cedar Point, authorities said.

09/16/2025

Emporia Community Foundation accepting grant applications through Sept. 30

The Emporia Community Foundation is accepting applications for grants to support innovative community projects across seven counties in east-central Kansas.

09/14/2025

The Trusler Foundation has awarded nearly $195,000 in grants to area nonprofits, continuing a legacy of community investment that spans nearly seven decades.

09/13/2025

The Walnut Valley Festival!

09/12/2025

Chase County receives funding for bridge project

Chase County Receives $1.1 Million for Bridge Project By Jessie Wagoner Chase County Leader-News Gazette News Author email Sep 12, 2025 3 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Courtesy of Kansas Department of Transportation Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Chase...

09/12/2025

Friday, September 12th is Natl. Day of Encouragement. You are all very good at encouraging people, so keep up the good work. We’ll be doing some Measurement trivia before lunch and Jene Burenheide will be taking blood pressures from 11 a.m. until n…

Friday, September 12th is Natl. Day of Encouragement. You are all very good at encouraging people, so keep up the good work. We’ll be doing some Measurement trivia before lunch

09/12/2025

"There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart." ~ Celia Thaxter (poet)

09/12/2025

The Republican Committee of Chase County will hold a convention Monday evening to fill the vacancy in the office of County Treasurer. The position is vacant following the resignation of Dow Wilson.

The Republican Committee of Chase County will hold a convention Monday evening to fill the vacancy in the office of County Treasurer. The position is vacant following the resignation of

09/12/2025

Mayor of Strong City Resigns

Rain showers this morning with mostly sunny conditions during the afternoon hours. High 91F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%..

09/08/2025

09/07/2025

Area high school cross country commenced Thursday, and when the starter’s pistol smoke cleared, some impressive early-season performances ensued.