Beloit, KS, July 2026—LMC Service Committee Members surprised Doug McKinney, with the notification of his selection as the 2026 Leadership Mitchell County Community Service award recipient. Based on the desire […]

On this History in Our Backyard Kyle Peterson with the Mitchell County Historical Society talks about how the 4th used to be celebrated and how some of the traditions have […]

Kyan Offutt with Discover Mitchell County sits down with Lydia and Blake to talk about his internship with DMC that is part of the NEXGEN program and what his projects […]

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced a $40,631.99 distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs) as part of the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act. This funding, generated by a two percent tax on fire and lightning insurance premiums, supports the safety and equipment needs of firefighters and their communities.

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt advises residents and businesses in Mitchell County affected by recent severe weather to reach out to the Kansas Department of Insurance for assistance with insurance claims. For support, individuals can contact the Consumer Assistance Division via phone, email, or the Department's website for inquiries or issues.

Image courtesy of Canva A 2-year-old boy who was reported missing Thursday night in rural Mitchell County was found unresponsive several hours later in a nearby creek, according to the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office. A Facebook post from the Sheriff’s office said that deputies were dispatched at approximately 8:45 p.m. on June 4 to a […]