Rossville News

A potentially yield-robbing disease, gray leaf spot, has surfaced in east Kansas corn fields, heightening the need for producers to scout their acreage, a Kansas State University plant pathologist said.

A Rossville man was injured Tuesday night in a one-vehicle, rollover accident a mile west of St.

Several applicants seeking to fill the vacancy created when Shawnee County District Judge Matthew Dowd retires in September were quizzed Tuesday whether there were any offenses they wouldn't grant a shorter ...

The following animals have been brought to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N.W. Rochester Road.

Police Chief Michael Baker was relieved that what could have been a tragedy was simply an abundance of caution.

Three young people who sparked an air, water and land search along the Kansas River Wednesday evening have been found.

RAINFALL OF 2 TO 3 INCHES HAS LIKELY FALLEN NEAR THE ROSSVILLE AREAS THIS AFTERNOON.

Just because Independence Day is coming doesn't mean you are free to do whatever you want to do with fireworks and whenever you want to do it.

County commissioners say they support putting Sheriff Dick Barta's office in charge of the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center when current director Bill Singer retires July 31.

Tennis star Alexandra O'Neal was named Shawnee County's outstanding female athlete for 2007-2008 Wednesday night at Washburn, putting the capper on a nearly perfect final year at Hayden.

Sheriff Dick Barta is asking that his office be chosen to run the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center when current director Bill Singer retires July 31.

The Dillenkoffer Endowment has announced that Shane Heslet of Rossville, Kan., is its 2008 scholarship winner.

The Shawnee County Emergency Management Department is investigating three storm sirens that may have failed Wednesday night after a tornado warning was issued for the northwest portion of the county.

Jane Lee, class president for Washburn Rural High School Shandy Trekell, 18, gets help from Tessa O'Brien, 18, as she reties his necktie before Shawnee Heights High School's graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon ...

“The big idea sometimes shows up right away, and sometimes it shows up toward the end of the project”

Improving the quality of life generated the most talk when Heartland Visioning brought local residents together in focus groups last week to discuss how to make Shawnee County a better place. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

Published Monday, May 12, 2008 at 3:36 p.m. CDT Shawnee County commissioners appointed a new Rossville Township treasurer today after learning the man they chose last month doesn't live there. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

Hot topic: Continued discussion of a resolution terminating a lease purchase agreement to buy a police helicopter. via Topeka Capital-Journal

“The camera is computerized with wires imbedded in the street.”

Question: I am a registered Republican in Shawnee County, but I wish to change my party affiliation to being an Independent. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

We've already given away over $3000 in West Ridge Mall Visa Gift Cards and we're just getting warmed up in the Carstar Topeka Big Money Mystery Voice Contest! Congratulations to Joan from Rossville, our most ... via Country Legends 106.9 Topeka, Kansas

“We would rather aggravate everybody by setting off the sirens than let one person get hurt letting everyone sleep”

When the clock struck noon Monday, Shawnee County residents finally got the jolt they had been wanting. via Topeka Capital-Journal