Atchison Globe

10/07/2026

“We are ecstatic about this day,” Patty Boldridge said. “It’s been a long time coming, and this is just the beginning.”

By James Howey and Leyla CrittendonAtchison Globe After five years of grassroots effort, the Historical Black Business District held its grand opening at 1118 North… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/05/2026

“For nearly 30 years, Sister Thomasita shared her wisdom and love for her students and the Benedictine community,” Benedictine College said in a statement.

By James Howey Atchison Globe Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Thomasita Homan, 88, passed away on September 29, with a vigil service set for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/04/2026

“We are battle-tested and able to overcome a lot of adversity," Head Coach Joel Osborn said. "We aren’t perfect by any means, but we’re tough and resilient.”

By James Howey Atchison Globe With the game tied 32-32 in the final minutes, junior punter Scotty Robertson pinned the Baker offense at their own… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/03/2026

No. 4 Benedictine defeats No. 23 Baker 34-32 with 17 consecutive points to close the game. Joseph Abrams had the game winning safety for the Ravens late in the fourth quarter on Football Alumni Day. Look for more coverage this evening of the comeback victory on atchisonglobenow.com

10/01/2026

United Methodist Church will be hosting a Community Children’s Choir Tuesday from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. for grades 4-8.

Atchison Globe United Methodist Church will be hosting a Community Children’s Choir Tuesday from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. for grades fourth through eighth. Zac Clemens will… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/01/2026

A sinkhole has opened up under the street at the intersection of South 6th Street and Spring Street. City crews are on site to stabilize the sinkhole.

Atchison Globe The City of Atchison announced Thursday morning that a sinkhole has opened up under the street at the intersection of South 6th Street… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

10/01/2026

“The love those ladies poured into those blankets was so wonderful," Atchison Childcare Association Carrie Sowers said. "You could feel the love in those blankets as the children chose which one was going to be theirs."

United Methodist Church After leading a wonderful ministry at Atchison United Methodist Church for nearly 30 years, Jean Kingston has decided it’s time to retire… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

09/30/2026

“My hope is that this library will help the students of Benedictine College defend the American project today and I hope that it will bring them together to discuss new ideas, forge friendships and, importantly, learn to disagree respectfully," Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett said.

By James Howey Atchison Globe Benedictine College held a dedication of the new Moritz Library in D’Aniello Hall Saturday morning, with several notable speakers, including… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

09/28/2026

Justin Metz will be sentenced in December after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a sexual assault at the Atchison Walmart in March 2025.

By James Howey Atchison Globe A Leavenworth man will be sentenced in December after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a sexual assault at the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

09/28/2026

The Benedictine College Chamber Singers sing America The Beautiful during the Dedication of the Mortiz Library in D’Aniello Hall on Saturday. Look for more coverage of the event this week on our website atchisonglobenow.com