This weekend, the 3rd Annual Legends Classic will take place at Walter Johnson Park in Coffeyville, Kansas. Brett Anderson says the event will feature the Brian Little Memorial Cattle Show, the Dwayne Messner, Richard and Patty Anderson Memorial Swine Show, and the Randy Pirtle Memorial Sheep and Goat Show.

The memorial shows honor individuals who deeply loved and supported youth in agriculture, particularly through FFA

and 4-H programs, and whose impact continues to be felt throughout the area.

Judging this year's events will be Mattie Haynes, Mason Engnell, Chris Danner, and Scott Sutton. Exhibitors from across the region will gather June 19 through June 21 for a weekend celebrating livestock, competition, and the legacies of those honored through these memorial shows.

Kansas families can still apply for SUN Bucks benefits to help feed school-aged children during the summer months.

SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, provides a one-time benefit of $120 for each eligible child to help families purchase groceries while school is out of session. Distribution of benefits began May 27^th for households that received approval letters from the Kansas Department for Children and Families. Some families are automatically eligible and have been notified by DCF. Households that have not received an eligibility letter can still apply online through the SUN Bucks program website.

Applications will be accepted through 5:00pm on August 31^st, with benefits issued after eligibility is determined. Families enrolled in DCF text notifications may also receive updates about their benefits. Officials note that children receiving SUN Bucks can still participate in other summer meal programs, like the ones in Coffeyville and Independence.

The Montgomery County Clerk is asking the public's help in locating a stolen truck.

In a post on Facebook, County Clerk Amy Standridge says the truck was stolen around 4:30am yesterday morning near South 9^th Street and West Maple Street in Independence. She asks anyone who lives in the area to check security cameras, doorbell cameras or any footage from around that time for suspicious activity.

The truck is a 2003 GMC Sierra that is dark green and has a firefighter license plate on the back. Standridge says as of 6:30pm last night there have been no updates on the missing truck. Anyone with information or anyone who has seen the truck should contact the Independence Police Department at (620)205-8608.

Ben Johnson Days gets started this weekend in Osage County.

Organizer Cody Garnett says things get kicked off tonight with the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce's Uncorked Party.  The John Israel Trade Show opens inside the Clarence Brantley Indoor Arena tomorrow and Saturday afternoon. Garnett says last year there were 48 booths, but that nearly doubled this year.

Tickets are $15 and a link to buy them and the full schedule of the events can be found here.

A cancer screening event is coming up in Edna this weekend.

The Masonic Cancer Alliance, Edna Lodge #345 and Coffeyville Regional Medical Center are partnering with doctors from KU Medical Center and the University of Kansas Health System to offer free cancer screenings for all ages.

Organizer Tim Russell says there are several different types of screening available.

Russell says all services are completely free except mammograms, which will be billed to your insurance or covered by the Alliance if a person does not have insurance. Preregistration is required for mammograms by calling 913-945-7864.

Russell says the bus was funded by donations and fundraisers and serves a wide area.

The bus will be in Edna this Saturday, June 20^th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Coffeyville Community College receives national recognition during an annual conference in Austin, Texas.

Representative from CCC attended the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development conference, where Wayne Bass served as a presenter, while Krista Hanna served as both a presenter and conference chair. The conference also honored CCC student Kethlen Cardoso of Brazil, who won NISOD's 2026 Student Essay Contest. Cardoso's essay recognized International Coordinator and World Language Instructor Karen Ririe for the support and guidance she provided during Cardoso's time at the college.

As part of the award, Cardoso read her essay during NISOD's Excellence Awards Dinner and Celebration before educators and college leaders from across the nation. CCC says the recognition highlights the strong relationships between students and faculty and showcases the leadership and expertise of the college on a national stage.

The Labette County Sheriff's Office launches a new mobile app designed to provide residents with easier access to information and services.

The free app is available for both Android and Apple devices and includes features such as an inmate roster, crime tip submissions, press releases, most wanted information, offender searches and direct contact forms. The app also offers enhanced inmate profiles with photos, charges, bond information, and links to services including visitation scheduling, commissary accounts and victim notifications through VINE.

Users can customize push notifications to receive updates on inmate roster changes, most wanted individuals, press releases, registered offenders and other sheriff's office alerts. The app can be downloaded by searching "Labette County KS Sheriff" in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment rescinds the boil water advisory for the City of Columbus public water supply system.  The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

Laboratory testing of drinking water samples collected from the City of Columbus indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.

The Carter Automotive Car Show is this weekend.

Coffeyville Chamber of Commerce President Candi Westbrook says the event is this Saturday at Cedar Bluff Camp.  Awards will be given for the Top 25, Best of Show, Best Truck, Best Car and Best Rat Rod. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

After weeks of rain delays and muddy field conditions, wheat harvest is finally gaining momentum across Southeast Kansas. Local farmer Cooper Baugher said combines started rolling about one to two weeks ago in the Altamont-to-Parsons area. Since then, growers have been working long hours, trying to stay one step ahead of the next round of storms. Baugher called the opportunity to finally get into the fields and begin harvest "a blessing from the Lord" after an especially challenging start to the season.

Baugher says his family planted around 1,400 acres of wheat this year, and this season’s crop has been a tale of two fields. One field that took about 20 percent hail damage yielded around 67 to 68 bushels per acre, while a field just across the road with only about 13 percent hail damage came in closer to 90 to 95 bushels per acre.

Despite the ups and downs, test weights across the area have stayed fairly consistent, generally running between 53 and 56 pounds per bushel.

While the wheat crop has kept farmers guessing, Baugher says there's plenty to smile about when it comes to corn. The crop is looking as good as he can remember, with the recent moisture giving it a strong start. 

Of course, after all the rain that's slowed wheat harvest, farmers wouldn't mind if Mother Nature turned the faucet off for a little while. For now, Baugher is hopeful the corn keeps thriving and that the weather cooperates long enough to finish wheat harvest without needing a boat to get to the combine.

All in all, it's been a season of patience, quick decisions, and watching the sky more than anything else!

Photo credit: Cooper Baugher

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment rescinds the boil water advisory for the Wilson County Rural Water District 1 public water supply system.

The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

Laboratory testing of drinking water samples collected from the Wilson County Rural Water District 1 public water supply system indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.

Imagine finding a small wound on your livestock, only to discover it has become infested with parasites. That’s the danger of the New World screwworm.

Wildcat Extension Livestock Production Agent Wendie Powell says this fly lays its eggs in open wounds.

Kansas State University researchers are encouraging producers to stay alert by regularly checking animals and treating wounds promptly.  Early detection and reporting can make all the difference in protecting livestock and preventing the spread of this costly pest.

The representative for Kansas' 41^st District is running for Secretary of State.

Republican Pat Proctor says one of his motivations for running is restoring confidence in the elections.  Proctor says in addition to serving as the chair of the elections committee and being a retired army colonel he has done a lot of work with Homeland Security.

Proctor is the lone Republican running for Secretary of State after Governor Candidate Scott Schwab chose Ken Rahjes as his running mate. Jennifer Day and Sam Lane are the two Democrat candidates, with Proctor's opponent being selected during the August Primary.

The Great Nowata Water Fight returns for the second straight year.

The Nowata Fire Department says residents are encouraged to line the streets with water guns, water balloons and hoses and have a friendly water fight with the fire department vehicles.

The Great Nowata Water Fight 2: Firefighters vs. The Community will take place on Friday, July 3^rd from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

Coffeyville residents will have several opportunities this summer to dispose of bulky items for free.

The City of Coffeyville is launching a Community Dumpster Program with dumpsters available from 8:00am until noon at First and Union on June 20^th, July 18^th, August 1^st, and August 15^th. Residents must provide a current City of Coffeyville utility bill and have the account holder present to participate. Residents will be responsible for unloading and placing their own items into the dumpsters.

The program is intended for bulk items that are difficult to dispose of through regular trash service. Household trash, hazardous waste, prescription drugs, contractor materials, tires and appliances containing Freon will not be accepted. For more information, contact the City's Community Development Team at (620)252-6100.

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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect through 10 p.m. for the following counties:

KANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ALLEN                ANDERSON            BOURBON
CHAUTAUQUA           CHEROKEE            COFFEY
CRAWFORD             ELK                 FRANKLIN
GREENWOOD            JOHNSON             LABETTE
LEAVENWORTH          LINN                MIAMI
MONTGOMERY           NEOSHO              WILSON
WOODSON              WYANDOTTE

MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

ADAIR                BARTON              BATES
BENTON               CALDWELL            CAMDEN
CARROLL              CASS                CEDAR
CHARITON             CLAY                CLINTON
COOPER               DADE                DALLAS
HENRY                HICKORY             HOWARD
JACKSON              JASPER              JOHNSON
LACLEDE              LAFAYETTE           LINN
LIVINGSTON           MACON               MARIES
MILLER               MORGAN              PETTIS
PHELPS               PLATTE              POLK
PULASKI              RANDOLPH            RAY
SALINE               SCHUYLER            ST. CLAIR
SULLIVAN             VERNON

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A slight chance of severe weather is possible today for southeast Kansas, with better storm chances for southwest Missouri.

According to the National Weather Service, storms are expected to develop between 4 and 10 p.m., and a few could become severe.  Winds up to 60-70 mph, golf ball size hail and damaging winds are all possible.  Stay tuned to KGGF for severe weather coverage if needed.

All available spots for the City of Coffeyville's free Spay/Neuter, Vaccination and Dog Licensing Program have been filled. Coffeyville Friends of Animals Becky Barnhart says there will be a waiting list.

This year's clinic was made possible through funding provided by the City and matching funds from CFA. The City says they hope to host another free clinic in the the future with the possibility of including cats. They say future clinics will depend on available funding, partnerships and resources.

A new event is helping the Independence Rotary Club raise money for their 4^th of July Celebration.

Club President Cody Oates says this is their fourth year raising money for the event and as prices continue to increase they wanted to add something new to help with the cause.  Oates says they are trying to raise $25,000 for their fireworks show.

Oates says they will deliver to any businesses who want to buy a hot dog lunch for their employees. To place an order call (620)332-2536.  The Indepedence Rotary Club is less than $10,000 away from meeting their goal.

A new Nowata County Commissioner for District One is elected.  John David Hultz has been elected. He received 61.2% of the vote, with 350 total votes. Hultz says his campaign journey has been interesting.

Hultz defeats the current Chairman of the Nowata County Commission, Paul Crupper, who received 140 total votes. He has served as county commissioner since 2022. Hultz says as commissioner he'll put the people of Nowata County first.

Election results will be certified by the Oklahoma State Election Board on Friday.

The race to be Oklahoma's next governor is narrowed down to three candidates.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond and former State Senator Mike Mazzei emerged as the top two finishers in a nine candidate Republican field and will meet in a runoff on August 25^th. Drummond received 26.3% of the vote with Mazzei receiving 26%, with Drummond receiving 105,787 votes to Mazzei's 104,629. State Representative Cyndi Munson won the Democratic nomination with almost 75% of the vote and advances to the November general election where she will face either Drummond or Mazzei.

In other statewide races T.W. Shannon won the republican nomination for lieutenant governor with 53.8% of the vote. Republican Jon Echols secured his party's nomination for attorney general and will face Democrat Nick Coffey in November. The race for state superintendent will be decided in an August 25^th Republican runoff between Robert Franklin and James Taylor. On the Democratic side, Pastor and Former Tulsa School Board Member Jennettie Marshall won her party's nomination and will advance to the general election. State Question 832, which would have raised minimum wage to $15 an hour failed with 348,120 no votes to 280,510 yes votes.

A Parsons man is in custody following an early morning shooting that left another man wounded.

The Parsons Police Department says officers responded shortly after 1:00am yesterday morning after the victim arrived at Labette Health with a gunshot wound to the leg. Investigators determined the shooting happened at the Mendota Creek Apartments. PPD says the victim was uncooperative, but an eyewitness identified 19-year-old Travon Logan as the suspected shooter. Officers later located Logan at a residence in the 1400 block of Belmont Avenue. During the investigation, 20-year-old Nalijah Schlotman was arrested for interference with law enforcement after providing false information about Logan's whereabouts.

Because officers believed Logan was armed, PPD requested assistance from the Kansas Highway Patrol Special Response Team and the Labette County Sheriff's Office. After several hours of negotiations, Logan surrendered around 10:30am yesterday morning without incident. Logan is being booked into the Labette County Jail on requested charges of aggravated battery and discharge of a firearm within city limits. Police say additional charges are possible as the investigation continues.

Two are dead following an officer-involved shooting that shut down portions of I-44 in Ottawa County.

According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the incident began after the Quapaw Nation Marshals Service was notified about a stolen vehicle from Joplin. Officers located the vehicle at Downstream Casino and Resort shortly after 9:00am. Authorities say the male driver fled, leading law enforcement from multiple agencies on a pursuit through the Miami area. During the chase, investigators say the suspect pulled a gun, and officers learned an adult female was also inside the vehicle.

The pursuit ended when the suspect drove eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-44. After traffic was stopped, the vehicle came to a halt and both occupants exited. The OSBI says the man again pulled out a gun and did not comply with officers' commands, leading to an officer-involved shooting. Both the male driver and female passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. No officers or other individuals were injured. The OSBI is leading the investigation and will submit its findings to prosecutors once the case is complete. The identities of those involved have not yet been released.

Kansas winter wheat harvest is moving quickly, but producers continue to face major challenges.

According to the USDA’s Agricultural Statistics Service, 83% of Kansas’s wheat crop is now mature, far ahead of last year's 35% and well above the five-year average of 40%.  Harvest is also advancing rapidly, with 28% of the crop already cut, compared to just 3% a year ago.  Despite the fast pace, crop conditions remain disappointing. Nearly 60% of Kansas winter wheat is rated poor to very poor, with only 14% rated good and 0% rated excellent. Dry conditions and weather stress have taken a toll on yields.

Nationally, winter wheat conditions have also declined from a year ago, adding to concerns about overall production as harvest expands across the Plains. Chair of the World Agricultural Outlook Board Mark Jekanowski says this year's wheat production is expected to be the lowest since 1970.

Harvest is off to a strong start, but disappointing yields and stressed crops are leaving many growers with more concerns than celebrations.

A Miami native is crowned Miss Oklahoma USA 2026.

22-year-old Annamaria Thomas was crowned Miss Oklahoma USA 2026 on Sunday in the OCCC Performing Arts Center, making her the first married woman to ever win the title. Representing Ottawa County, Thomas won during the 75^th diamond celebration year of the Miss USA Organization to which she earned a special edition golden sash only made for 2026 titleholders.

She is a Child Advocate and Community Outreach specialist at The Children’s Advocacy Center of Ottawa County, and founder of The SAFE Project non-profit organization. The SAFE Project provides educational material on body safety and consent, warning signs and preventatives of child abuse. A junior at Oklahoma State University, she has plans to attend law school and earn her Juris Doctorate before becoming a prosecutor. Thomas will represent Oklahoma during the 2026 Miss USA Pageant in Miami, Florida in August.

A Neodesha native dies in a plane crash in Missouri.

Jen Sharp was one of twelve people who died in the crash on Sunday in Butler, Missouri. Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson says the crash happened shortly after the plane took off from a local airport around 11:30am, and some of the occupants’ family members witnessed the crash.

Sharp was the Director of Technology at the United States Parchute Association. Friends say she was conducting a coach evaluation jump and was an expert skydiver and parachutist.