Montgomery County Chronicle

07/22/2026

There is nothing boring about the July 23 issue of the Montgomery County Chronicle.

It's a biggie!

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07/22/2026

When people from the East Coast visit the Little House on the Prairie Museum in Montgomery County, what is the first thing they notice?

“I’m amazed at the big sky. You don’t see skies like this in New Jersey,” said a New Jersey resident during a visit to the museum on Saturday.

Read the July 23 issue of the Montgomery County Chronicle to learn how the Netflix series "Little House on the Prairie" has caused a surge in visitors at the LHOP Museum.

07/22/2026

Congratulations are extended to Regan Edwards and Garrett Schenk for being named the queen and king of the 105th Annual Montgomery County 4-H Fair on Tuesday evening in Independence. Their crowns were bestowed prior to the start of the 4-H Fair Style R***e. More details will be printed in the July 23 issue of the Montgomery County Chronicle.

07/21/2026

TONIGHT'S MID-CONTINENT BAND CONCERT IS MOVED TO THE INGE THEATRE

Come see us at ICC! This concert will feature Brian Hight as our narrator!

07/20/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Majority of Montgomery County Commission unable to support moratorium on big energy projects in rural areas of Montgomery County.

Full reporting to be in the Montgomery County Chronicle's July 23 issue.

07/19/2026

SO HOW HOT IS HOT? 90 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK, IT WAS A RECORD SETTER

It's supposed to be scorching hot this week, with daytime highs in southeast Kansas reaching about 100 degrees and heat indices above 105 degrees.

But, that's nothing compared to the heat that rolled through Kansas, especially southeast Kansas, 90 years ago this week. Take a look at the July 19, 1936 issue of the Wichita Daily Eagle, which reported on the furnace-like temperatures that blasted the region.

By the way, the 121-degree mark in Fredonia remains the record daytime high temperature in Kansas history.

07/17/2026

Hey, fireworks fans!!!

Don't forget that Elk City's Freedom Celebration 2026, which was originally scheduled on Saturday, June 27, will be held Saturday, July 18. See information below.

07/17/2026

The July 16 issue of The Montgomery County Chronicle . . . . it's a dandy!

Six full pages of photographs of the grand and reserve champions from the 2026 Cherryvale Youth Fair (which, by the way, set a record in terms of number of participants and livestock).

Lots of coverage from local city halls and courthouse, plus a plethora of news about Montgomery County, including The Montgomery County 4-H Fair.

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07/17/2026

THE CHRONICLE COLLEGE: AN EXPLANATION OF THE BUDGET SUMMARY NOTICE FOR CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS

07/16/2026

NETFLIX'S LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE SERIES HITS NO. 3 IN FIRST WEEK

Netflix’s release of “Little House on the Prairie” debuted at No. 3 on the Netflix’s English-language TV chart with 6.4 million views in its first week.

Already renewed for a second season, the show based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books, takes place during the harsh conditions of 1870s prairie life just outside the town of Independence.

The release of “Little House on the Prairie” comes at a time when streaming networks are battling the global audience that is watching the FIFA World Cup.