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Chanute adds housing stock
Chanute City Commissioners sold 11 lots just south of its airport to be developed into housing, according to the Chanute Tribune. Darin Luebbering of Advanced Systems Homes purchased the lots for $5,000 apiece. “It’s not going to be a problem…
Pittsburg community efforts restore piece of African American History
The Pittsburg Community is getting its first look at a restored piece of African American History. The Carver League Foundation held an open house for its recently renovated building. Since the 1950's the building had been a gathering place for…
Dover celebrates Heritage days
Dover, Ks. celebrated their Heritage Days Saturday with a car show, Antique Tractor display, kid's activities, a vendor fair, a parade, a beer garden, live music a fire works display and a special appearance from the Shawnee County Mounted Posse.…
‘I knew I was dying’: How 5 rounds of Narcan possibly saved Kansas police officer’s life
The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department is opening up about a medical emergency possibly due to fentanyl exposure. Officer Dallas Thompson dropped to the ground. His team used five rounds of Narcan before emergency workers transported him to the hospital.…
‘Worst educator shortage’ in Kansas history
The standards for substitute teaching in Kansas will continue to be lowered for a second consecutive semester in light of “an educator shortage that may be the worst we have ever seen” in Kansas. The Kansas State Board of Education…
Economic optimism: Reno County has record low unemployment; retirees and exporting talent part of issue
Area experts are upbeat about the economic outlook for Hutchinson and the region, despite record-low unemployment and ongoing inflation-recession worries. Meeting those challenges, however, they say, will likely require convincing more young people to start their careers in their home…
Powell vows that the Fed is ‘acutely focused’ on bringing down inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated the central bank's commitment to bringing down inflation, saying Friday that it's essential for the global financial system. "The Federal Reserve's strong commitment to our price stability mandate contributes to the widespread confidence in…
Lawrence Police Department creates position devoted to diversity and community engagement
The Lawrence Police Department has announced changes to its organizational structure, including the creation of a new position in the chief’s office devoted to diversity and community engagement. According to the announcement, which came this week in a memo to…
City of Olpe hosts roughly 600 visitors as part of Biking Across Kansas tour Thursday night
The City of Olpe played host to several hundred cyclists from across the state Thursday evening. Riders in the annual Biking Across Kansas event concluded day six of their journey across the state at Olpe High School where students, staff…
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