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Bourbon County to receive grant for bridge replacement
Bourbon County will receive state grant funding for a project to replace a county bridge in need of repairs. On Sept. 21, Public Works Director Eric Bailey said the county had applied for a grant to replace a bridge located…
Winfield event will feature big trucks and food trucks
A new event hosted by the Winfield Recreation Commission will bring together big trucks and food trucks. Trucktoberfest is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Winfield Fairgrounds. A variety of vehicles will be on…
Osawatomie to seek federal funds to fix water lines around OMS
The city of Osawatomie will seek American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to help fix the water distribution system that supports Osawatomie Middle School. City Manager Mike Scanlon, Mayor Mark Govea, and USD 367 Superintendent Justin Burchett appeared before county…
Overland Park residents want to see farmers’ market grow but differ on how that should happen
A community discussion on the future Overland Park Farmer’s Market revealed some common themes Tuesday night — flexible design for growth, sustainability features like solar panels, composting and glass recycling, accessibility and off-season use. There was also some discussion of…
Shawnee Mission School District will pay fraction of $1.6M gas bill from February cold snap
The Shawnee Mission School District has finally settled with a Texas-based natural gas company and will pay a fraction of its original $1.6 million invoice received after February’s winter storm. Why it matters: After a record cold snap in February, Symmetry…
Halstead city manager warns to expect higher gas prices this winter
Halstead City Manager Ethan Reimer says people should be prepared for higher natural gas prices this winter than what they’ve normally seen the past few years. “To be clear, I’m not talking about pricing approaching the levels like they did…
Spooky fundraisers scheduled for McPherson Museum
’Tis the season for spookiness. The McPherson Museum has an upcoming fundraiser designed to give you all the creepy feelings you crave in the month of October. The McPherson Museum is inviting the public to join a paranormal investigation at…
Allen County to help with housing grant
If the county is going to buy land for future housing development, a developer needs to be found first. That was the general consensus of Allen County Commissioners, who got more clarification about a recent proposal from Thrive Allen County.…
From Prohibition to pandemic
Once the land of the country’s toughest liquor laws and the birthplace of its most ardent opponents to the evil of the drink, including the hatchet wielding Carrie Nation, Kansas has made strides in modernizing its liquor laws in recent…
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