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Sedgwick County confirms measles case in unvaccinated child. It’s the first since 2017

2025-05-09T09:09:42-05:00May 9th, 2025|

Sedgwick County health officials have confirmed the area’s first case of measles in eight years, officials announced Wednesday morning. The virus was identified in a child between the ages of 5 and 10 who is unvaccinated, a press release said. The health department is working to identify the source of exposure, and said the agency would notify those who may have been exposed. Source: Homepage

Kansas water task force to gauge current and future supply, modernize policy

2025-05-09T09:08:43-05:00May 9th, 2025|

A water task force meant to ensure the “precious resource is available for generations to come” received its first members this week. The 16-member panel of Republican and Democratic legislators, state officials and a handful of appointees from both parties will craft policy changes in an effort to evaluate Kansas’ current and future water supply, funding efforts for water projects and potential impacts on the state’s economy. Source: Butler County Times-Gazette

Barnes building experience at city internship

2025-05-08T09:31:27-05:00May 8th, 2025|

The City of Arkansas City is working with the high school and Cowley College to bring students on board as uncompensated interns. Human Resources Director Marla McFarland said the program exposes students to the wide range of career opportunities available in public service. McFarland tries to pair the students with jobs that match their studies and interests. ACHS Junior Kennedy Barnes has worked with the city for the past two semesters and plans to seek a career in law after graduating high school. Source: www.ctnewsonline.com - RSS Results

Theater restoration begins

2025-05-06T08:30:34-05:00May 6th, 2025|

Crews were in Iola Thursday to begin restoration work on the old Iola movie theater. Work will include a new marquee and replacing windows and doors.... The historic theater, built in 1931, is being restored through efforts of the Iola Theatre Association, Inc., a local nonprofit. Funding includes $3.2 million through the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The group also has raised $1 million through private donations and two grants. Source: The Iola Register

Race draws big crowd to Pittsburg

2025-05-06T07:35:07-05:00May 6th, 2025|

Hundreds of cyclists from across the Four-State area and beyond took over the streets and gravel roads of Crawford and Cherokee County on Saturday with the return of “Coal Miner’s Gravel.” Source: - Latest Stories

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