In the humid morning hours on Friday, June 20, residents could hear the rumbles and roars of motorcycle engines as more than 50 American Legion Riders traveled into Concordia. The 10th Kansas …
Throughout the Cloud County’s country highways and lesser-traveled roads, residents and visitors can see the familiar white tents of local fireworks stands ready for the rush of the Fourth of …
Please join us on July 1, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Concordia Chamber of Commerce office, 207 W. Sixth Street, for our weekly Chamber Coffee. If you are interested in becoming a Chamber …
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a former Cloud County Sheriff’s Office corrections officer for child sex crimes on Monday this week. According to a press release, KBI …
Arrest On June 17, at 4:29 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1900 block of Lincoln Street. Rose Kepperling, San Juan, Texas, was arrested for driving while suspended. …
Extreme heat has arrived in northern Kansas this year, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing a heat advisory for the entire northern edge of Kansas. According to NWS forecasters, …
Budget requests from the Cloud County Resource Center and the Concordia Senior Center, and the purchase of rifles for the police department were several of the items on the agenda for the regular …
The Concordia Post Office will be closed all day on Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. Concordia Blade-Empire print subscribers who receive their newspaper …
Arrest—On June 15, at 1:25 p.m., a deputy responded to the 2000 section of N. 120th Road for a report of a disturbance. Linda Champlin, Concordia, was arrested for domestic battery. …
The story surrounding the sphere, located near the northwestern side entrance of the Cloud County Courthouse in Concordia, Kan., is mysterious to some, but others find the history mesmerizing. …
Meeting minutes and resolution approvals opened the regular Cloud County Commission meeting on Monday, June 16. Commissioners Ron Copple, Dannie Kearn and Chairman Mike Cleveland met at 9 a.m. in the …
Join River Valley District Horticulture Agent Kelsey Hatesohl to learn how to exhibit your horticulture projects at the fair. She will be discussing what the judge looks for and how to prepare your …
Correction on Area Openings and Filings, Thursday, June 5, 2025, edition of the Concordia Blade-Empire. The information provided to Concordia Blade-Empire staff incorrectly spelled River Valley …
CONCORDIA, Kan.—The Community Foundation for Cloud County has awarded over $36,000 in scholarships to area students for the upcoming academic year. The C. Carl Cunningham Rotary …
YORK, Neb.—Central Valley Ag (CVA) invites you to participate in the 8th annual photo contest, which will be open for entry submission from June 16 through July 16. There are four entry …
Please join us on June 24, 2025, as We Travel to The Inn at 210 , 210 W 7th Street, for our weekly Chamber Coffee. If you are interested in becoming a Chamber Member or being a Chamber Coffee …
Several members of PEO Chapter EV attended the Kansas State Convention's Golden Girls ceremony on June 8 to support their chapter’s honorees.
Water is a precious resource in Kansas and around the world. Learn how to landscape around your home using plant materials that require little to no water outside of our natural rainfall. This …
Monday, June 16 - At 2:42 a.m., M-2 was dispatched for a medical call. One patient was transported to North Central Kansas Medical Center (NCKMC). At 12:07 p.m., M-2 was dispatched for a …
While intense weather is on the forecast for the southern side of Kansas, the northern part of the state will likely see excessive rainfall instead of severe thunderstorms through tonight.