KLKC News

10/13/2025

Election Deadlines
Labette Co., KS - - Labette County General Elections are coming up, the last day to register to vote is tomorrow which is 21 days before the November 4th general election. Advanced ballots will be mailed out from October 15th to the 28th
Application for the advanced ballots are available at the Labette County Clerks office at the Court House in Oswego. Advanced Ballots must be returned by 7:00PM on election day to any polling location within the county or the County Election Office.
If you are voting by mail, your ballot must be postmarked before November 4th, 2025. and received in County Election Office by Friday November 7th. Early Voting is available at the Labette County Courthouse beginning October 15th through November 3, 2025 at Noon.
The general election will include city, school, community college, and extension district offices.
Contested races include the Parsons City Commission, and Mound Valley and Edna City Councils, USD 503, and USD506 Position. Dist 2 Position 5, Dist. 3 Position 6. Parsons will have listed a City Sales Tax question as well, which would be a ten year extension on it’s existing half percent sales tax, to reduce property taxes within the city starting on January 1, 2027.
People wanting more information on some of the contested races can attend a candidate forum hosted The Parsons Chamber of Commerce tomorrow at 5:30PM in the City Commission Room of the Municipal Building. Candidates invited are running for the Parsons City Commission, USD 503 Board, USD 506 Board, and the Labette Community College (LCC) Board of Trustees.

10/11/2025

Columbus Days Hot Air Balloon Regatta
Columbus, KS - - Columbus Days kicked off on Friday the event will last all weekend. Some highlights for the weekend include a scarecrow contest, the farm and tractor show and an arts and crafts show. The highlight of the event however is the Hot Air Balloon Regatta which takes place multiple times on Saturday and Sunday. For a full list of events go to columbusdayballoons.com

10/10/2025

Asian Longhorned Tick Identified in Kansas
Topeka, KS - - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) are alerting the public to the first known occurrence of the Asian longhorned tick (ALHT), Haemaphysalis longicornis, in Kansas. KDHE identified the ALHT after it was found on a dog in Franklin County last week. This prolific tick, which can reproduce without the need for a male tick, has both human and animal health implications. In 2024, KDHE piloted a program to create a passive tick surveillance network of veterinary clinics throughout the state. Through this program, participating clinics submit tick samples from animals in their care to KDHE for identification. For more information on Tick Prevention go to cdc.gov/ticks/prevention, and for more information on The Asian Longhorned tick to https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/cattle/ticks/asian-longhorned/asian-longhorned-tick-what-you-need-know.

Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against tickborne diseases.

10/10/2025

3rd Annual Fallen Brothers All Wheels Poker Run
Parsons, KS - - Parsons VFW Post 304 is hosting the 3rd Annual Fallen Brothers All Wheels Poker Run on October 11th. Registration starts from 9:30 AM – 10:45AM. The Route will start at Parsons VFW, and will have stops at the Erie American Legion, Slim’s Bar and Grill, Fort Scott VFW, Girard American Legion, Cherokee American Legion, and end at Parsons VFW. After the ride is over a 50/50 Drawing with an entertainment prize.

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10/09/2025

FREEMAN STOPS FRONTENAC HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION
Frontenac, KS - - Freeman halted its planned $168 Million Frontenac location after holding a ground breaking ceremony in March. The planned location would’ve had around 50 beds and multiple specialized care units and would’ve created 500 to 1000 jobs and help bridge the rural health care gap. The halting came after a feasibility study by Freeman and they cited the uncertainty of legislation like the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and the evolving challenges in rural healthcare as some of the reasons for halting the site. Infrastructure was not the issue according to Frontenac Mayor Steve Morrison.

09/05/2025

Thank You

Thank you Parsonians for the outstanding community support today to recognize the life and sacrifice of KCKPD Officer Hunter Simoncic. Our staff worked with multiple agencies as a team including our partners the Labette County Sheriffs Office, Kansas City Kansas Police, KHP and many others. They were all impressed by the community support they witnessed.

Rest in Peace Officer Simoncic you are home in Parsons. ❤️

09/02/2025

Two Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) projects to reconstruct portions of U.S. 59 in Parsons will begin the week of Sept. 15. Details in the comments.

08/30/2025

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08/28/2025

Hazardous Weather Outlook
Wichita, Ks – The National Weather Service office in Wichita is forecasting numerous showers and thunderstorms will continue across most of the area this (thurs 8-28-25) morning with decreasing coverage this afternoon and evening. The primary hazard includes heavy rainfall which may lead to flooding. A flood watch remains in effect until 1 p.m. today in portions of South Central and Southeast Kansas where flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.