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The Atchison Fire Department extinguished a balcony fire at an apartment building at 410 Santa Fe St Tuesday evening.
09/03/2026

The Atchison Fire Department extinguished a balcony fire at an apartment building at 410 Santa Fe St Tuesday evening.

Late Tuesday afternoon around 4:30 p.m., the Atchison Fire Department responded to a report at an apartment building at 410 Santa Fe St. for a report of a structure fire on the second story balcony.

“What I love about Atchison is what my dad told me years ago,” Rick Berger said. “If you don’t like something and you ge...
09/02/2026

“What I love about Atchison is what my dad told me years ago,” Rick Berger said. “If you don’t like something and you get the right people around the table, you can change it.

By James Howey Atchison Globe A uniquely extravagant and lavish event took place in Atchison Saturday evening. The inaugural Amberwell Health Foundation Gala honored Rick… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

The VFW Auxiliary in Atchison will host a special September 11 Memorial Ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7:30 ...
09/01/2026

The VFW Auxiliary in Atchison will host a special September 11 Memorial Ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. at the VFW in Atchison, Kansas, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

by Tina Meudt The VFW Auxiliary in Atchison will host a special September 11 Memorial Ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. at… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

On Wednesday evening, the Atchison Police Department made an arrest related to an investigation of criminal damaged caus...
08/31/2026

On Wednesday evening, the Atchison Police Department made an arrest related to an investigation of criminal damaged caused by a residential explosion in the 1500 block South 8th Street that was triggered by some type of explosive device that occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening.

Atchison Globe On Wednesday evening, the Atchison Police Department made an arrest related to an investigation of criminal damaged caused by a residential explosion in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

“This is an exciting milestone for Benedictine College,” Benedictine College President Stephen D. Minnis said. “The libr...
08/27/2026

“This is an exciting milestone for Benedictine College,” Benedictine College President Stephen D. Minnis said. “The library will not only demonstrate our commitment to academic excellence and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, but it will also be a symbol of our love for this great country of ours.”

Benedictine College The new Independence Hall-inspired library at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, is complete and will be formally dedicated on September 26 during the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Update: The Globe has learned that the Atchison Foundation raised an even larger amount of money at the event, and an up...
08/26/2026

Update: The Globe has learned that the Atchison Foundation raised an even larger amount of money at the event, and an updated story will be published online and in the next issue of the Atchison Globe.

“What an incredible day of generosity, connection and community,” Rieger said in a statement. “Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, participated and helped make the day so special.”

The first Atchison Match Day for the Atchison Foundation under new Executive Director Christa Rieger resulted in a total of $770,000 raised for local nonprofits.

Following the judge’s ruling, Calhoon officially resigned from his position with the County Commission. The Republican P...
08/25/2026

Following the judge’s ruling, Calhoon officially resigned from his position with the County Commission. The Republican Party Chair has been notified of the vacancy and will convene a party convention to appoint an individual to fill the position until a successor is selected through the election process.

On Friday, Atchison County District Court Judge John Fresh ruled that John Calhoon cannot simultaneously serve as an Atchison County Commissioner and Jackson County Undersheriff in a case that was brought by the Atchison County Attorney.

“Our thanks for the City Commission of Highland for their overwhelming support of this project and their participation,”...
08/24/2026

“Our thanks for the City Commission of Highland for their overwhelming support of this project and their participation,” Highland Funeral Director Jay Brock

By James HoweyAtchison Globe Highland Funeral Director Jay Brock and veteran Bill Noll are working with the the City of Highland to allow for veteran’s… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

“We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support from our neighboring agencies and community members," the Atchi...
08/20/2026

“We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support from our neighboring agencies and community members," the Atchison County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. "Thank you to everyone who helped bring this incident to a safe conclusion.”

Atchison Globe Earlier today, the Atchison County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a missing 3-year-old child in the 300 block of 214th Road in rural… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

The County Commission officially approved the 2027 budget for the county Tuesday night with the final mill levy coming i...
08/20/2026

The County Commission officially approved the 2027 budget for the county Tuesday night with the final mill levy coming in well under the revenue-neutral rate.

By James HoweyAtchison Globe The Atchison County Commission officially approved the 2027 budget for the county Tuesday night at the Atchison County Courthouse, with the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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