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Three counties renews StormReady status
The National Weather Service (NWS) has announced that three counties close to Wichita — Butler, Sedgwick, Cowley — have renewed their StormReady status. The StromReady program helps arm America’s communities with the communication and safety skills needed to save lives…
Senate votes to extend Kansas rural workforce recruitment and retention tool
A year after the House chose to continue offering financial incentives to Kansans moving to rural areas that are struggling with workforce, state senators followed suit, with their own added flair. The proposal would extend the Rural Opportunity Zone program…
Strother Field receives state funding for generator replacement
A $270,000 grant to replace a generator that powers airfield lighting and navigation aids at Strother Field is among the 36 projects recently selected for Kansas Airport Improvement Program funding, according to a press release from the Kansas Department of…
Consumer prices rise nearly 8% causing major inflation fears
Inflation continued to soar in February, making a range of goods and services even more expensive for Americans, according to newly released federal inflation data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Thursday reported that the Consumer Price index, a major marker…
Emporia discusses fireworks policy
The city of Emporia is reexamining its fireworks policy but initial discussions among the city commission Wednesday morning did not seem to indicate that changes are on the horizon. Commissioner Susan Brinkman said it was her understanding that there were…
Kansas State to study cost-effective ways cities can reduce exposure to lead in soil
A new study being conducted by Kansas State University researchers is looking at ways to reduce the risk of exposure to lead in soil in the hopes of finding affordable methods that could be replicated around the country. Ganga Hettiarachchi…
Lawrence listed as fast-growing tech hub in recent study; that could snowball, industry leader says
Lawrence is making an impact on America’s technology landscape. Data from the Brookings Institute revealed the latest trends in technology across the country and how the pandemic has disrupted the geography of tech jobs. It listed Kansas City as a…
Lawrence’s police review board looks for path forward as city moves to establish a new task force
Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board is set to review a draft proposal that could reconfigure the board, leading one member to resign over what she sees as an effort to turn the board into little more than “window dressing.” At…
Black Squirrel City funds approved in Marysville
A $10,000 allocation for marketing, merchandise and logistics for the celebration of the 50th anniversary designation of Marysville as the Black Squirrel City was approved recently by the Marysville City Council.... Toby Carrig, Marysville tourism director, made the presentation on…
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