Jill Thorne appointed to Chamber Executive Director
The Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Thorne as its new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2024.
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Family Seeks answers at County Commission meeting
The County Commission conducted their usual meeting on Tuesday, October 29 with a number of approvals as well as hearing the grievances of parents disappointed with the Sheriff’s department following the loss of their son on April 28.The commission approved Kansas County Association Multiline Pool (KCAMP) as its 2025 property and liability insurance provider.
City honors Junior Fire Marshall program
The Atchison City Commission held a short presentation Monday evening to congratulate the 2024 Junior Fire Marshall program winners.
City sends rezoning request back to Planning Commission
On Monday evening, the Atchison City Commission elected to send a recommendation to deny a rezoning request by Craig Ostertag back to the Planning Commission after they denied the request by a vote of 3-2 on October 2.
Atchison High School holds Reality U event
For the second straight year, Atchison High School partnered with Future Business Leaders of America to hold a Reality U event for eighth grades and sophomores to help them gain experience dealing with financial literacy.
County Sheriff investigating multiple vehicle thefts and another burned truck
Another stolen vehicle was found abandoned and burned in Atchison County Saturday morning while Tuesday morning multiple vehicle thefts were reported that the Atchison Sheriff Department believes may be related.
Sales tax discussed at County meeting
The Atchison County Meeting on October 8 featured a lengthy discussion about the possibility of a future sales tax on the 2025 ballot. According to the preliminary discussion with finance director, Mark A.
Atchison to receive funds in Pedestrian Projects Across Kansas
Atchison is one of the 31 cities in Kansas that will receive a portion of the near $31.5 million designated to assist funding 31 bicycle and pedestrian projects across the state.The city is named to receive funding support for two projects, with Unity Street Pedestrian Improvements, from 2nd to 6th Street, to be funded through nearly $814.5.
Many come out to view Lewis and Clark reenactment
Almost a total of 2,000 came down to the Atchison Riverfront to view the Discovery Expedition of St.
Nugent named 2025 Kansas Superintendent of the Year
Monday morning Atchison Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr.