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Partnership enhances healthcare and education in Humboldt
A small town in southeast Kansas is getting a big new resource. Members of the healthcare and education communities in Humboldt gathered together Wednesday, October 8, for the opening of a new life services facility, holding a ribbon cutting ceremony…
Fire safety education for kids at Columbus Fire Department
A small town fire station is teaching kids the importance of fire safety. Staff from the Columbus fire department gave Park Elementary school students fire prevention and response tips. The kids were taught how to escape simulated smoke-filled rooms, use…
Lawrence Police Department grieves loss of K9 Cheeseburger
The Lawrence Police Department (LKPD) shared that its beloved K9, Cheeseburger, had passed away. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the LKPD shared that Cheeseburger had died in the morning, surrounded by his family. "Our family is forever grateful that the department…
Commissioner grills wind farm officials
Officials from Sunflower Wind faced stiff questioning from county commissioner Clarke Dirks Plant manager Jase Sherwood and project manager Danny Sears-Greer told commissioners about repairing and replacing the blades, but Dirks had extensive questions. He wanted to know how much…
Hillsboro cops get big boost in pension
Five Hillsboro Police officers will receive a lot more in retirement effective Jan. 1 because of Hillsboro City Council action Tuesday. Hillsboro police officers do not contribute to Social Security because they are in the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System.…
New developer seeks a plan
Marion’s new economic development director, Megan Jones, wants to develop a business plan for the city to follow. Jones, hired two weeks ago at an annual salary of $55,000, thinks her experience of working and owning Bill and Essie’s BBQ…
A deep dive into Nemaha County’s proposed zoning code
Zoning has been a hot topic for numerous years across northeast Kansas, and now, the Nemaha County Planning Commission has developed a zoning code titled, “Land Development Code of Nemaha County, Kansas.” This zoning code, which has been in the…
Homelessness a complex issue: an overview
While it appears there are more homeless visible around Hutchinson, it’s an issue not unique to Hutchinson or Reno County, local and state housing experts said, but a growing problem nationally and statewide. Based on signals in the economy, it…
City Council hears of potential nuclear power plant
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is attempting to court a nuclear power plant into the Hutchinson area. Chamber President and CEO Debra Teufel was presenting to Hutchinson City Council about ways the chamber is attempting to bring in jobs…
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