Atchison Globe

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

08/17/2026

“Due to the training, dedication, and skill of the Rescue members and Troopers, this family is complete today,” Corey Scott said. “Atchison County Emergency Services, EMS and Rescue, is staffed with dedicated professionals, and this type of effort and success is due to the whole team.”

By James Howey Atchison Globe On Thursday, Aug. 13, Atchison County Emergency Services was honored alongside the Missouri Highway Patrol at the Riverfront for their… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

08/14/2026

Photo gallery and video from last week's Atchison County parade.

The ACCHS band performs while marching in the parade. The Atchison County Lake float. Local kids watch and wave to a tractor driving through the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

08/13/2026

“There is so much in his work, especially when you get close to them with the faces and expressions you see along with historical details in the backgrounds of the paintings,” Stephen Caplinger said. “He was an extremely talented artist and very realistic.”

By James Howey Atchison Globe The Atchison County Historical Society continues to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with recent additions by famed artist John Falter, presented… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

08/12/2026

Stay tuned to AtchisonGlobeNow.com and pick up tomorrow’s issue of the Globe for more videos and multimedia coverage from the county fair parade last week.