(TNS) A bipartisan bill that would outlaw all child marriages in Missouri has run into resistance from Republicans in the Missouri House that could prevent it from becoming law. The legislation, filed by Sen.

Spring 2024 graduates at Coffeyville Community College will be treated to a speech by renowned Coach Willie Fritz at their commencement exercises to be held May 11, at 10:00 a.m. in the west gym of Nellis Hall. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Coach Fritz brings a wealth of experience and leadership to inspire and empower the graduating class of 2024.

Next weekend, the sleepy little town of Cherryvale will be buzzing with excitement over the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Receiving a bit of a revamp in the last few years, this year's celebration looks to be even better than last year's, hopefully bringing scores of people to downtown Cherryvale.

The Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. The popular annual award program recognizes companies and individuals around the state for the positive impact they make on their communities and the Kansas economy.

Historical Marker #53, Boyhood Home of General Funston, located 37° 55.317′ N, 95° 24.344′ W, Iola. Marker is located on Washington Street near Madison Avenue.

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■ Bipartisan organization plans to lean on candidates for state Legislature Leaders of a new politically diverse coalition said Tuesday they were committed to supporting candidates for the Kansas Legislature dedicated to ending the state’s prohibition on recreational cannabis and to expunging criminal records tied to marijuana. Prairie Village City Council member Inga Selders, founder of the Cannabis Justice Coalition, said it was frustrating to observe inertia of elected officials who failed to deliver “fair and equitable” laws and policies recognizing the social, medical and financial benefits of fully legalizing cannabis.

A tornado that preliminary reports are calling an EF4 struck the community of Barnsdall Monday night, leaving behind a path of destruction and at least one person dead, with a search of affected homes continuing throughout Tuesday.

- PAST ACCIDENTS April 11- A 2003 GMC Denali driven by Chevelle Howard, 58 of Independence, was traveling along Country Club Circle when the vehicle left the roadway to the left, striking a small brick wall and shrubbery. April 12- At approximately 7:40 p.m, IPD Officers were dispatched to the 2300 Block of West Main Street in reference to a non-injury accident.

ALTOONA ALUMNI The Altoona Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 25 at Altoona Elementary School. A covered dish dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.