Ellis News

Fifty years ago, Larry 'Swede' Holmgren started a Fourth of July family tradition, and 50 years from now he knows that tradition will still be carried on.

Many people mark the Fourth of July with fireworks, parades, picnics. For one veteran, the day is about displaying the ultimate patriotic symbol for all who enjoy our country's rugged landscape.

Dusty Rhoades, a partner in WW Drilling, describes the WaKeeney company's newest rig, its fifth, as "homemade." "You can't just go out and buy a rig these days," he said.

Downgrading of financial ratings for Security Benefit Life Insurance Co. in the wake of the subprime mortgage crash shouldn't alarm investors because the Topeka business is built on a solid foundation, the ...

It's a small school district, but in past years it has had big changes. Superintendent of Ellis USD 388 Kyle Hayden announced his resignation last week.

Wind farm talk was blowing from a new direction Monday morning as Trego County Commissioners heard from Iberdrola Project Manager Krista Gordon.

New University of Kansas students and their parents from Ellis, Graham, Norton, Osborne, Phillips, Rooks, Russell, Smith and Trego counties will be welcomed into the KU family at the Jayhawk Generations Welcome ...

Just as another storm system was preparing to bear down on northwest Kansas, Gov.

A strong storm system that settled across much of western Kansas prompted dozens of tornado warnings Friday but no reports of fatalities or widespread damage.

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed a State of Disaster Emergency declaration Wednesday for 59 Kansas counties impacted by the severe thunderstorms, hail, lightning, tornadoes, high winds and flooding that begin May ...

Caro High School pitchers Cortney Ellis and Vanessa Taylor each acheived a milestone last week.

The numbers simply are staggering, the amount of money that soon will transfer from one generation to the next.

Tornadoes rampaged in western and central Kansas for the second night in a row Friday, destroying numerous homes and causing widespread damage to farm buildings and power lines.

Powerful thunderstorms spawned tornadoes across western Kansas tonight, with more than 30 twisters reported.The National Weather Service in Dodge City said damage was reported in Ellis County in west-central ...

Ellis State Bank and Equity Bank said Monday that they have agreed to merge in a transaction expected to close by June 30. via Kansas City Business Journal

“We really kind of achieve a balance by diversifying risk long term”

Equity Bank has reached an agreement to merge with Ellis State Bank, giving Andover-based Equity its first foothold west of the Wichita area, with branches in Ellis and Hays. via Kansas.com

Kansas Securities Commissioner Chris Biggs announced today that Hays resident Patrick L. Schmidtberger was sentenced in Ellis County District Court on April 4 to 24 months in prison. via Office of the Kansas Securities Commi...

“They get to build a car from scratch, then have an avenue where they can race it”

The rain showers didn't bring lightning to Scott City on Wednesday, but the parking lot of the municipal airport was still electrified. via Garden City Telegram

“They're not affected like you or I would be. They're probably not making house payments because a lot of them rent. they're probably not taking a lot of trips. We're an avenue when they have no other option.”

As the economy slows, a growing number of people are turning to pawn shops for week-to-week cash. via Topeka Capital-Journal

“The board is under pressure because it hasn't done its job”

Kansas Board of Healing Arts attorney Kelli Stevens' voice wavered as she pleaded for understanding. via Topeka Capital-Journal