On Monday, Dec. 1, At 6:06 a.m., a deputy took report of a non-injury accident in the 2000 block of 145 th Road. At 4:12 p.m., a deputy took report of theft on Union Road. The case is still …

    NEWS RELEASE   CONCORDIA POLICE DEPARTMENT   DATE : December 8, 2025   CHIEF:   Brent Gering   REPORTING …

On Monday, Nov. 24, At 11:32 p.m., deputies pulled over a vehicle at US-81 and Milo Road. After on-scene investigation, Taiye Olorvadare was given citations for fleeing or attempting to elude a …

Concordia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying this vehicle and the occupants. At approximately 1 AM, this car is on video footage and in connection to a …

A public hearing date for two property condemnations and a Fire Emergency Response Agreement with the State Fire Marshal were two of the agenda items at the regular meeting of the city commission on …

Every year, nearly 500,000 children are reported missing in the United States and Canada. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), there are currently 122 active missing children cases …

Neighbor to Neighbor in downtown Concordia invites preschoolers to Reading With Friends on Friday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. for a fun holiday party! Enjoy the book, “Santa’s First …

The annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner was held at the American Legion this year due to an ongoing remodel at the National Guard Armory. But the change of location did not dim the turnout. The …

The Salvation Army began its Red Kettle Campaign complete with the sound of ringing bells with one goal in mind: gathering as many funds as possible to help those in the most need in North Central …

For many Cloud County residents, the brick and cinderblock building that comprises the Concordia National Guard Armory is simply the place where U.S. Army National Guard soldiers perform drill or …

November 25, 2025   On Monday, Nov. 17, At 6:50 a.m., a deputy took report of a non-injury accident located at Mile Post 208 on US-81. On Tuesday, Nov 18, At 10:00 a.m., a …

~ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE MATTER IS ADJUDICATED~ On November 30, 2025 At 1:43 p.m., Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of East 10 St. for a report of disorderly …

Maklen Brown Wins Photography Award Maklen Brown, an eighth grader at the Concordia Jr/Sr High School, won the Youth Division of the 20th Annual Rural Kansas Photo Contest of 2025, with a …

The Cloud County Community College Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. Board chairman, Dave Garnas, and board members Kevin Pounds, Kevin …

David Garcia has joined Pawnee Mental Health as a Peer Support Mentor. Since July 2025, Garcia has brought his lived experience in substance use recovery and his passion for helping others to his new …

Lions Club continues tradition of beautifying Concordia By Olivia Bergmeier | Concordia Blade-Empire Tall oak trees and refined elm canopies fill in the spaces between ball fields and provide shade …

The appointment of a new municipal court judge and a development agreement for another housing lot at the St. Joseph Subdivision were part of the agenda at the regular …

While many wistfully prepare for Thanksgiving dinner with their families, some may be sweating the financial weight that comes with large holiday feasts. At the Cloud County Resource Center (CCRC), …

Run report for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. At 5:00 p.m., Medic 5 was dispatched for a basic life support long-distance transfer. One patient was transported to University of Kansas Medical Center. …

The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) has chosen six communities to participate in the Heartland Rural Innovators Initiative (HRII), which is a new 18-month program funded by the Patterson Family …