Elk County will receive $96,262 in federal funds to pay for security cameras in local schools, according to Byrdee Miller, Emergency Preparedness Manager for Elk County.

A total of $16 million will be distributed nationwide and Elk County was the only recipient in the state of Kansas to receive the School Safety funds.

The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced the grants to 128 local law enforcement agencies and municipalities to enhance school safety in 38 states. The grants were awarded Read more

The Elk County Delinquent Tax List is being printed in today’s Prairie Star and will also be printed in the Aug. 19 and Aug. 26 editions.

This list comprises the names of individuals and businesses Read more

Ron and Jessica Cummings of rural Howard have been named Elk County Farm Bureau Association’s Farm Family of the Year for 2009.

Both Ron and Jessica have been involved in cattle ranching and grain farming since the mid-1990s. Ron began helping his father, Allen Cummings, on the farm “from the time he was old enough to steer a truck and tractor,” says Jessica. Read more

By Richard H Fechter
District Extension Director and Agent, 4-H and Agriculture & Natural Resources

The 72nd annual Elk County Livestock and Conservation Tour will be Wednesday, June 10 in the northwest part of Elk County.  The tour will begin at the fairgrounds in Howard at 7:30 a.m. with coffee and rolls. Read more