McFarland News

Here are the severe weather warning currently issued by the National Weather Service office in Topeka: a Until 5 p.m. Friday, western Shawnee County, northern Wabaunsee County, south-central Jackson County and extreme southeastern Pottawatomie County, including McFarland, Paxico, St.

Honorary doctorates will be conferred on three longtime Topekans at this yeara s Washburn University commencement ceremonies.

A Senate Republican leader marked coronation of a new Kansas Supreme Court justice today by renewing a plea for adoption of a confirmation process for appointees to the bench.

New shoes are out, and old shoes are in. On average, cobblers in the Topeka area and nationwide are reporting a 15 percent increase in business.

Kay McFarland, who is retiring today as chief justice of the Supreme Court, has had a lot of firsts during her career.

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius appointed a law partner of the Kansas Democratic Party's chairman Wednesday to the state Supreme Court, saying his extensive legal experience and their longtime friendship were key ...

  Nearly 175 area church members  gathered Sunday afternoon and celebrated the three seasons - Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas.   A celebration of music was held at St. John Lutheran, Alma, featuring a selection of instrumental, singing and  bell choir  numbers.   Presentations were provided by members of the Maple Hill Community Church, St. John Lutheran - Alma  and Trinity Lutheran -    McFarland, and a combined community choir presentation.  This annual event is sponsored by members of the Wabaunsee County Ministerial Alliance.  A door offering was collected for  the Ministerial Alliance to assist them  minister to the less fortunate.