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Wind Surge to begin play at Wichita’s new stadium
After a delay of just over a year caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wichita Wind Surge baseball team will finally play its first game in the new Riverfront Stadium. The Wind Surge will begin a series with Amarillo at…
Kansas has administered more than 2 million COVID-19 shots
Kansas reports that more than 2 million coronavirus vaccine shots have been administered in the state, as the federal government detailed plans to distribute nearly $1 billion in aid to Kansas cities and counties. The state health department said Monday…
Kansas lawmakers approve bill to allow to-go sales of beer and cocktails
The state that made saloon smasher Carrie Nation famous is moving to allow people to get beer and cocktails to go after the coronavirus pandemic. Kansas lawmakers last week approved a bill to allow to-go beer and alcoholic drinks from…
Rose Hill hosting night bike ride
The Rose Hill Recreation Commission will be hosting the Light the Night Bike Ride on May 21 at School Street Pond (directly east of the elementary buildings). RHRC will illuminate the path around the pond and provide light-up materials to…
Treasury Releases Guidance on American Rescue Plan and Opens Portal
The U.S. Department of Treasury has opened a portal for cities and counties to apply for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act. Treasury also released guidance and an interim final rule on how the funds may…
Rural fire, EMS departments navigate staff, funding shortages
While Kansas and the rest of the nation are somewhat recovering from the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, rural areas of the state have felt the sting of closed businesses and limited services provided by local governments.…
Marysville assistant police chief receives national honor
Marysville assistant police chief Matt Simpson was recognized during Monday’s City Council meeting for receiving the 2020 Tom Stone Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Award of Excellence during the recent Federal Bureau of Investigation-LEEDA conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The…
City Council OKs some teens selling tobacco in Wichita; anti-smoking group approves
Starting soon, it will be legal for some Wichita teenagers to sell smokes, although they won’t be allowed to light up themselves until they’re 21. On a 6-0 vote, with council member Jeff Blubaugh absent, the City Council Tuesday carved…
Public wants shorter vision statement for city government
After seeing a proposed city government vision statement, the public is seeking something shorter and “less boring.” Those working on the CrossroadsMHK strategic plan met with the public last week and during a Monday virtual meeting to gather input about…
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