By Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow – Logan Gaither, an Oxford, 6-4, junior; and Tori Morrison, an Argonia 5-8, senior, have been ...

Anna Lepard Evans, 103 years and 9 months, passed away January 24, 2026, at her home at Winfield Senior Living. She was born ...

Sumner Newscow report — The electrical outage in Wellington yesterday morning was caused by an overhead line being contacted by a piece of equipment, according to Wellington City Manager Jeff Porter.

Sumner Newscow report — The following is a press release issued from the Sumner County Economic Development Commission: Sumner County is planning for smart, community-driven growth—and we want to hear ...

In a 12-hour span from late Friday evening to early Saturday morning in subarctic zero conditions, the Oxford community ...

A 16-year-old Belle Plaine boy was involved in a snow sledding accident in which he collided with a tree. He sustained ...

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Rural population decline isn’t just about “people moving away.” Across the country, many rural areas face a combination of natural decrease (more deaths than births) and shifting migration patterns.

The incident was initially reported as a fireplace mantle on fire. Upon arrival, crews observed smoke coming from the ...

Sumner Newscow report — The Sumner County Sheriff’s weekly jail bookings for Jan. 19, 2026, through Jan. 26, 2026, are as follows: ...

Sumner Newscow report — All Sumner County schools will be open tomorrow morning.

No injuries were reported among civilians or firefighters. The cause of the fire is undetermined. Minor damage was reported ...