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City of Mulberry Kansas files lawsuit against British Petroleum
Natural gas prices surged during February's winter storm - leaving many people worried about their financial future. But one community is fighting back. It's a local version of David vs. Goliath. This one - Mulberry, Kansas vs. British Petroleum or…
Small Town Family Fun Night to make its return, packed with activities in Halstead
If you’re looking for a fun reason to get out of the house without having to travel far, the Small Town Family Fun Night on Saturday, May 1 is everything you could ask for. The event—back for its fourth year…
Emporia takes first steps toward new RHID housing development
The Emporia City Commission passed a resolution to set aside a tract of land for the development of new housing within city limits during its action session on Wednesday night. The land, known as the Kretsinger Tract, was designated as…
USDA Invests $413,000 in Rural Water Infrastructure in Kiowa, Kansas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting State Director for Kansas Dan Fischer today announced that USDA is investing $413,000 to modernize the critical drinking water infrastructure in Kiowa, Kansas.... This specific Rural Development investment will be used to…
USDA Invests more than $1.3 million in Rural Water Infrastructure in Herington, Kansas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting State Director for Kansas Dan Fischer today announced that USDA is investing $1,387,000 to modernize the critical drinking water infrastructure in Herington, Kansas. This specific Rural Development investment will be used to…
USDA Invests $615,000 in four Kansas towns to Increase American Biofuel Availability
USDA is investing $374 million in 20 states through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) to build infrastructure to help expand the availability of higher-blend renewable fuels. The HBIIP program helps give consumers more environmentally-friendly fuel choices when they…
Oakley’s Brad Pendergast gets council approval as Scott City city administrator
With unanimous support of the Scott City Council, Brad Pendergast has been hired as the new city administrator. Within an hour of the council’s vote on Monday evening, Pendergast had returned an electronic copy of his contract making the appointment.…
21 year career as city clerk coming to an end for Scott City city clerk
Perhaps it was only fitting that Brenda Davis’ final act as the city clerk for Scott City would be swearing in her successor during Monday’s council meeting. It was just over 21 years earlier, in November of 1999, that Davis…
Housing leaders welcome public input for statewide study
State officials are seeking feedback from Kansans to help guide future housing development efforts. The initiative, part of the state’s first comprehensive housing needs assessment in nearly 30 years, aims to review current housing opportunities, identify strategic goals, and develop…
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