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Wildfires growing in size, number
After years of largely ignoring a legislative audit identifying problems and solutions to wildfire response, Kansas has a new task force set to rekindle the efforts. If the system needs more money and less bureaucracy — as the audit found…
Powell warns of ‘some pain’ ahead as the Fed fights to bring down inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivered a stern commitment Friday to halting inflation, warning that he expects the central bank to continue raising interest rates in a way that will cause "some pain" to the U.S. economy. In his much-anticipated…
Open street festival planned in Emporia
Empovía — pronounced Empo-vía — is a blend of the words “ciclovia” and “Emporia.” The concept? To bring an open street festival to Peter Pan Park. “The idea itself is not a new concept,” said Visit Emporia director LeLan Dains.…
Jackson County’s cities put ARPA funds to good use
Cities in Jackson County are putting American Rescue Plan Act funds - available through the county - to good use, it has been reported. Last February, the Jackson County Commissioners announced that each city was eligible to receive up to…
Supply chain issues impact Holton city projects
Supply chain issues are plaguing cities and counties across the country that need certain pieces of equipment to continue to operate smoothly and efficiently, and as the Holton City Commission was reminded on Monday, Aug. 17, the City of Holton…
Wellington testing thermal energy ceiling tiles
Wellington City Hall now has thermal energy-storing ceiling tiles to help reduce energy use. These Passive Thermal Energy Storage (PTES) ceiling tiles are similar to how gel packs for cold shipping functions. The tile is composed with a Phase Change…
History explored during week of Little Balkans Days events in Pittsburg
An annual festival timed to the Labor Day holiday makes its return with a week full of events. Little Balkans Days, a festival of history and heritage, will begin with contests and classes Monday and work its way to a…
Kansas District courts in 34 counties to begin operating on new case management system September 12
Atchison and Leavenworth District courts are among district courts in 34 counties that will transition to the new Kansas eCourt centralized case management system between September 7 and 12. Collectively, the courts in these 34 counties are known as Track 6…
Oswego museum looking for new home
Historical Museum is looking for a new home for the city’s treasures after a storm damaged the building on Commercial Street. A portion of the roof of the museum at 410 Commercial St. collapsed under the weight of rainwater during…
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