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‘A hole in the ground’ and other quirky curiosities mean money and pride for small Kansas towns
One day in 1973, The Wall Street Journal published a review of Kansas tourist attractions. It was not kind. “Kansas is trying to promote tourism,” the Journal noted, “but it really doesn’t have a heck of a lot to promote.”…
Guide to Lawrence Loop aims to help people with mobility limitations navigate city’s nature trails
A group of local people and organizations have collaborated to create a guide to the most accessible routes along the Lawrence Loop. People living with mobility limitations may view nature trails as resources they cannot use as they could be…
Gov. Laura Kelly announces projects improving Kansas transportation
More than $7,000,000 in grant money is going towards improving transportation in Kansas. Governor Laura Kelly announced 11 projects benefitting from the cost-share program. In Fort Scott, $949,000 will go towards the installation of sidewalks from 6th Street to Main…
“Sunflower Summer” returns, free student access to venues
This summer, "exploration" is the name of the game in Kansas. The "Sunflower Summer" program will make a return. It was started last year by the Kansas State Department of Education, funded by Federal COVID-19 Aid. It's designed to provide…
Federal disaster declaration granted for state of Kansas
Governor Laura Kelly's request for a federal disaster declaration in Kansas has been granted by President Joe Biden. The request comes after severe winter storms passed through the state back in late March. Each storm produced sticky wet, heavy snow…
ACLU sues Kansas over excessive wait times at understaffed Larned State Hospital
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and the National Police Accountability Project are suing Kansas over delays in mental health evaluations at the chronically understaffed Larned State Hospital. The class action lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court, says individuals…
SculptureTour underway: Salina helping make the city an art destination
Leaders in Salina want the city to be known as a destination and not just a place to drive through, and one project that is in its 12th year is helping do just that. The 2022 edition of SculptureTour Salina…
Hutch neighborhood looks to unity and community involvement
SW Bricktown is working hard to form community. Along with forming a committee, neighborhood members also started festivals and helped with. The Hutch Rec helps organize six neighborhoods, including SW Bricktown... Hutch Rec Neighborhood Development Coordinator Adam Stewart said out…
Hutch councilmembers discuss water, sewer rates: residents vs business
A couple of Hutchinson City Council members Tuesday asked a consultant who prepared studies on future city water and sewer rates to look at shifting more of the cost of proposed increases onto residential customers rather than commercial and industrial…
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