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Arkansas City retail consultant says deals are in the works
Arkansas City commissioners heard a progress report from retail consultant Ricky Hayes during a Friday work session. Hayes, owner of Retail Attractions in Owasso, Okla., was hired by the city last October to recruit national retailers. Hayes said that he…
Manhattan to discuss creation of public arts program
Manhattan city commissioners Tuesday will look at establishing a new public arts program. ... Because of the increase of public art projects citywide, city administrators want to discuss establishing an arts program by initially hiring an additional full-time employee to…
Derby PD looking to enhance crime reduction efforts
Within the past year, the Derby Police Department has taken measures to try and address the rising trends of theft seen in the area. The introduction of the shoplifting reduction team was one such effort, and the latest is looking…
Return of Paola Heartland Car Show draws crowd to Park Square
Hundreds of people turned out to take a look at some rare and classic automobiles for the 19th annual Paola Heartland Car Show. People were eager to get out, take pictures of their favorite cars and visit with owners about…
Pierceville residents oppose development of a sand mine
Residents of Pierceville Township spoke against the development a sand quarry run by Huber Sand in Pierceville at the June 7 Finney County Commission meeting. A Board of Zoning Appeals meeting is being held on June 16 at 9 a.m.…
Economic development initiative underway to bring new business to Independence Industrial Park
At this evening’s meeting, the Independence City Commission cleared the way for a major economic development project in the West Laurel Industrial Park. The commissioners approved the sale of 36.1 acres of land in the industrial park at a reduced…
Rural hospitals to get help with funding in wake of financial crisis
Rural hospitals in Kansas that faced mounting financial struggles during the pandemic are getting more money to provide critical care to patients. Last month, the state has taken one of its first steps in securing new sources of funding to…
El Dorado survivors remember ‘Wrong Way Tornado’ 63 years later
63 years ago Thursday, a massive tornado tore through El Dorado, Kansas. The EF-4 twister was on the ground for eight miles and was 300 yards wide. Leroy Burton of El Dorado was 9-years-old during the tornado, "He [dad] said,…
Federal telehealth bill heightens conversation about broadband access in rural Kansas
New federal legislation to make pandemic-based telehealth allowances permanent has researchers, broadband advocates and lawmakers talking about the importance of bridging the digital divide in rural Kansas. The Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act championed by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.),…
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