Terry Call wears many hats for Allen County, but he’ll hang them up next week when he retires. It’s not easy to describe all of his job responsibilities. “Jack of all trades” might fit.  “My…

Six storm shelters should be installed in five separate parts of the county by the end of this month. A property owner near Carlyle agreed to allow the county to place a shelter there, after…

Rising property values and the high cost of labor and supplies translated to about a $30,000 increase in the county’s insurance rates for the coming year. Loren Korte with PSI Insurance met with commissioners on…

Most of those who use the county’s general transportation program need to go to the store or medical appointments. Allen County Clerk Sherrie Riebel last week gave commissioners an update on the transportation program, as…

Allen County leaders will struggle with a “chicken and egg” question as they consider how to best develop property surrounding the airport. They want to invest millions of dollars — hopefully through grants — to…

Recycling efforts in Allen County are continuing, thanks to a dedicated group of advocates. A new recycle center will open to the north of Pete’s convenience store on East State Street. Thompson Poultry formerly occupied…

Expect to see property valuation notices in the mail soon. And be prepared for a little sticker shock. That was the warning from County Appraiser Jami Clark. Property valuations have increased between 8% and 25%…

A wellness program could potentially help the county save money and improve the health of its employees, a company representative told commissioners on Tuesday. Tria Health, an Overland Park company, offers to be a middleman…

Allen County commissioners were given some clarity Tuesday on how much of their to-do list can be checked off by using federal COVID relief funds. Lisse Regehr and Jonathan Goering with Thrive Allen County —…

TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court sat in judgment Friday of a prominent former Shawnee County prosecutor who built a reputation for winning difficult trials until accused of ethical breaches to secure convictions in high-profile…