• Makenna Anderson celebrates during the state tennis tournament in Topeka. Anderson and her doubles partner, Reygan Coonrod, placed second. Courtesy photo

    REPEAT!

    October 21, 2026 - 06:22 | By Catherine Doud
    Bearcats successfully defend state titleTOPEKA — With a state title to defend and a target on their backs, the Ellsworth varsity tennis team rose to the challenge.
  • John Kueser, John Donley and Owen Donley sort calves after separating them from their mothers.

    SORTING CATTLE

    October 21, 2026 - 06:22 | By News Staff
  • The Ellsworth varsity girls’ tennis team won regionals for the fourth consecutive year and will move on to state this weekend. JENNA ZAMRZLA/Courtesy photo

    Tennis team qualifies for state

    October 14, 2026 - 06:22 | By Catherine Doud
    Girls’ tennis team wins regionals for 4th consecutive year; entire team advances to stateThe Ellsworth varsity tennis team advances to compete at state after the team won the regional meet Oct. 9-10 at home.“This is the fourth consecutive year that the girls’ tennis team has won their regional and...
  • Second Assistant Chief Jeff Landon keeps the flattop filled with hot dogs for hungry guests. The freewill donation meal is an annual part of Fire Prevention Week.

    Fire department celebrates Fire Prevention Week

    October 14, 2026 - 06:22 | By Catherine Doud
    Ellsworth Volunteer Fire Department trucks hit the streets around noon Saturday, but they weren’t fighting fires. They were carrying a special load of young citizens celebrating annual Fire Prevention Week.“This is our annual event during Fire Prevention Week every year.
  • No. 2 singles player Hannah Vague placed 1st at league.

    Tennis dominates league meet

    October 07, 2026 - 06:22 | By Catherine Doud
    The Ellsworth varsity tennis team stayed afloat despite a rainy week that canceled two scheduled home tournaments last week.

    Editor's Pick

    Kanopolis discusses recent email hack

    3 hours ago By Karen Bonar
    KANOPOLIS — City council discussed a recent hacking incident during the Oct. 13 Kanopolis City Council meeting.“We got hacked — our email account,” Mayor Tom Wilkinson said. “It’s a bit of a mess.
    Second Assistant Chief Jeff Landon keeps the flattop filled with hot dogs for hungry guests. The freewill donation meal is an annual part of Fire Prevention Week.

    Fire department celebrates Fire Prevention Week

    1 week ago By Catherine Doud
    Ellsworth Volunteer Fire Department trucks hit the streets around noon Saturday, but they weren’t fighting fires. They were carrying a special load of young citizens celebrating annual Fire Prevention Week.“This is our annual event during Fire Prevention Week every year.

    News

    Ellsworth sales tax on ballot

    3 hours ago By Alan Rusch
    When they come to the polls Nov. 3, eligible voters in the City of Ellsworth will be asked to invest in their community. Specifically, they will decide whether to approve a proposed .25 percent sales tax increase.If approved, that sales tax would raise an estimated $1.2 million over 10 years.

    Obituaries

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    Willis J. McClure

    2 weeks ago By News Staff
    (1950-2026)Willis J. McClure, 76, of Ellsworth, Kan., passed away on his birthday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, Kan. He was born Sept. 19, 1950, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Willis Stephen McClure and Blanche Lucille Adams McClure.
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    Diane M. Krupp

    2 weeks ago By News Staff
    (1944-2026)Diane M. Krupp, 82, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Wichita, Kan. She was born Feb. 22, 1944, in Great Bend, Kan., to Melvin and Angela (Penka) Weers. Diane married John Wayne Krupp in Great Bend on March 27, 1982.

    Sports

    Makenna Anderson celebrates during the state tennis tournament in Topeka. Anderson and her doubles partner, Reygan Coonrod, placed second. Courtesy photo

    REPEAT!

    3 hours ago By Catherine Doud
    Bearcats successfully defend state titleTOPEKA — With a state title to defend and a target on their backs, the Ellsworth varsity tennis team rose to the challenge.
    Senior Molly Ehrlich, left, starts the race strong on the Ellsworth Golf Course Oct. 6.

    Bearcats host cross-country meet

    1 week ago By Jeremy Obermeyer
    The Ellsworth cross-country team hosted their home meet Oct. 6, with 99 runners competing in both high school varsity divisions on what is the toughest course most of the competitors have run all season.On the team’s home course, senior Molly Ehrlich placed third and set an Ellsworth course PR time...

    Columns

    Extension expertise

    3 hours ago By Chuck Voelker
    I am a proud member of our local extension district’s governing board. One of our responsibilities is the annual performance evaluations for our 14 extension professionals.

    From Our Readers

    1 week ago By News Staff
    Fire prevention week?Dear Editor: After watching all the 9-11 television shows, and I tried to watch all, we should all appreciate our first responders.