As summer temperatures climb, northeast Kansans can go to Banner Creek Reservoir to find relief from the heat and an opportunity to try a new water sport as kayaks, paddleboats and paddleboards are now being offered for rent by the hour at the lake.
The aquatic equipment can be rented from 4 p.m....
Joe Hyatt (right) loaded up on fireworks Tuesday afternoon at the Stars and Stripes fireworks stand south of Holton, and Sierra Keehn (left) was ready to ring up Hyatt’s purchases to raise funds for Jackson Heights’ Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter and the Soldier and Circleville Christian...
The new state finance plan for education is set to increase Royal Valley’s capital outlay fund by $42,731 and decrease its local option budget supplemental general fund by $63,173, board of education members learned Monday.
The new bill, which was passed Friday, bumps up school finance by $38...
Another piece of the former Jackson County Fairgrounds could be sold and developed for retail use in the near future, the Holton Planning Commission noted at its regular monthly meeting on Monday.
City planners recommended for approval a zoning change on property owned by the Jackson County Fair...
The new 2016-2017 school year will continue as planned after state lawmakers passed a school finance bill to avoid a threat by the Kansas Supreme Court to shutdown public schools at the end of the month.
The new education funding plan boosts aid to school districts by $38 million, it was reported...
The trial of a Mayetta resident charged with first-degree murder has been delayed after the defense attorney's motion to withdraw from the case was granted on Friday in Jackson County District Court.
A five-day jury trial had been scheduled to begin on Monday, July 18 in district court for Wilson R...
Starting today, June 27, the air in Holton and Jackson County will be filled with the sound of crackling, popping, whistling and booming and the scent of gunpowder — all in the celebration of Independence Day.
Today marks the official start of fireworks sales in the Holton and Jackson County...
To help facilitate change and make a lasting impact on the Jackson County community, the United Way of Greater Topeka hosted the first of three “community conversation” events in Holton Thursday evening.
A total of 14 people, including representatives from the United Way of Greater Topeka,...
Fifty area veterans were honored for their service Saturday during the second annual Quilts of Valor event in Holton.
The event was held at the First United Methodist Church and began with music by the Jackson County Community Band and harpist Hannah Glatter.
A free will donation meal was held...
Within 10 minutes Saturday morning, the fish began biting at the Kids Fishing Derby held at Banner Creek Reservoir for children ages three to 15. The event was sponsored by the K-16 Chapter of Quail Forever and Banner Creek Reservoir.