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Chanute to expand fiber through three new areas
Chanute city commissioners authorized the next expansion phase of the city’s fiber optic broadband utility at Monday evening’s meeting. But the project won’t begin until Oct. 1 because of the anticipated waiting time for materials and supplies. If City Manager…
Man explains desire to expend Pottawatomie County Commission
“I wanted you to hear from me why I’m doing that,” Doug Kern said. If Kern’s petition is successful, the expansion would be added to the November ballot. Kern said expanding the board will allow board members to have conversations…
County commits $125,000 to dam project
The Chase County Commission committed $125,000 for the Cottonwood Falls dam repair project Monday morning, after a discussion with Bruce Boettcher of BG Consultants and Pat Larkin, representing the city of Cottonwood Falls. The dam has been a cause of…
Townships frustrated with drivers blowing donuts at rural intersections
Township officials in Harvey County have seen an increased amount of reckless driving causing damage to rural roads, and they say it’s time for it to stop. “It’s like every time you grade the roads, somebody comes and does donuts…
Sedgwick’s new superintendent will focus on student and community relationships
Sedgwick’s board of education made it official Monday evening by naming Greg Lehr as the next superintendent for USD 439. Lehr is a Valley Center graduate where he now serves as the Valley Center Intermediate School Principal. He’s in his…
Hutchinson Fire Chief calls for updated fire mitigation plan
After several fires swept through parts of Hutchinson Tuesday, Hutchinson Fire Department Chief Steven Beer says the department will work with the Reno County Commission to adopt, or update policies as needed. "When a burn ban goes in effect, or…
2021 cold anniversary: How Kansas towns, schools handled sky-high gas bills
With a year passing since freezing temperatures caused an energy crisis in Kansas, KSNT's Capitol Bureau revisited towns and school districts hit hard by bills that came in the aftermath. The cold snap in February 2021 hit the majority of…
Will Topeka and Hutch get license plates? Kansas cities split on bill
Hutchinson drivers could soon see their city flag on license plates, but a similar provision for Topeka hit a bump in the road when city officials opposed a bill from Kansas lawmakers. House Bill 2633 would authorize both cities to…
‘Day in the life’ event gives Pittsburg fire department recruits real-world experience
Pittsburg Fire Department hosts ‘Day in the Life’ course to show students what it’s like to be a firefighter. Members of the Pittsburg Fire Department serve as the instructors for the academy, working with each recruit during the ‘Day in…
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