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New urbanist housing development proposed for construction in Derby
Courtyards at Crosswater would be a 105-lot single-family residential development, located directly east of the St. Mary Catholic Church property on 40 acres of undeveloped agricultural land along Meadowlark Boulevard. It is a new venture for the developers in Derby,…
Ellinwood impresses County Commission
Barton County commissioners left a joint meeting with the Ellinwood City Council last Wednesday night impressed with what is happening in the community. The gathering was a topic during the commission’s meeting this Wednesday morning. “There was some wonderful conversations…
Bentley Police have successful fundraiser
The Bentley Police Department raised $801 for its reserve program at a fundraiser breakfast, last Saturday morning. “We had a really turnout,” Chief James “Tim” Bryan said. “A lot better than I anticipated for the first time.” About 100 people…
Kids catch a lot of fish at Sedgwick PD’s derby
The Sedgwick Police Department held its first annual kids’ fishing derby on Sunday with 45 participants, according to Police Chief Brian Daily. Daily estimated they had over a hundred total in attendance. Six-year-old Callen Leiker won two categories—the most fish…
Stalled train makes ambulance re-route
A 60-year-old woman having trouble breathing Saturday in Ramona had to be taken to Salina Regional Health Center because a railroad crossing was blocked by a stopped train. The ambulance originally was headed to Hillsboro Community Hospital, but after waiting…
Wichita looking to improve notifications in times of crisis
The City of Wichita said they are working to improve notifications following recent boil orders and the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now, the city relies heavily on media partners and social media accounts to spread the word in times of crisis.…
Dighton pool reopens after cleanup from beer party
The City of Dighton said the swimming pool reopened Tuesday after it had to be drained and swept. Late last week, the sheriff’s office says several beer bottles were broken during an after-hours party. The damage was discovered when lifeguards…
Andover tornado victims can apply for mortgage and rent assistance
Victims of the tornado that hit the City of Andover on April 29 can now apply for mortgage and rent assistance through The REALTORS of South Central Kansas (RSCK). RSCK is collaborating with the National Association of REALTORS' REALTOR Relief…
Udall opens up new community building
Decades after a tornado wiped out a Kansas community, it is growing. Udall cut the ribbon on its new community building on Monday. Inside the million-dollar building is a library, fitness center and medical center. The mayor tells KSN News…
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