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Derby HOA brings Little Free Library to high traffic area
If use can be found for a Little Free Library in a cow pasture near Mount Sunflower, a mile and a half from the Colorado border, then surely it could benefit the Derby community. At least, that was the thought…
‘If you don’t have any sites, you have no projects’: Heermann explains the $1 million land purchase heard around Emporia
The Emporia Gazette received a number of questions after the Emporia City Commission’s split decision to purchase 88 acres of farmland located at 1503 E. Logan Ave. for $1 million, last week. Some residents questioned how the purchase price was…
New health order drops curfew in Sedgwick County, bar owners react
Right in time for the weekend, Sedgwick County released a new health order Friday. The biggest change is that it dropped the midnight curfew that has been placed on bars and clubs for many months now. "I was like wow,…
Galena student’s artwork to hang in the United Nations building in New York City
Its always an accomplishment for an artist to be recognized for their work. But when the recognition involves both national and international recognition - well, then you know you've got something special. Dakota Bennett, Galena Middle School Student, said, "Like…
Shawnee County health officials shorten quarantine guidelines
Shawnee County Health Officer Dr. Erin Locke updated the county's quarantine guidance on Friday. The health department said based on recommendations from the state's health department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people end their quarantine after seven…
Osage City historical downtown property shares in statewide preservation grants
An Osage City property will receive a historic preservation project grant as part of 2021 round of Heritage Trust Fund grant program. The Star Block, a portion of the downtown in Osage City on Market Street, will receive $90,000 of…
Labette County extends disaster declaration
Labette County commissioners on Friday extended for 14 days a disaster declaration based on the frigid temperatures the area experienced last week. Charlie Morse, Emergency Operations director, introduced the declaration, the second one approved by the commission. The first declaration…
Rose Hill chamber launching new promotion in March
Expanding past the Small Business Saturday trend, the Rose Hill Chamber of Commerce is launching a new promotion in March to encourage area residents to shop local. Through the “Shop Local, Win Big” raffle event, customers will have the opportunity…
Goddard City Council approves plan to reshape itself
The Goddard city council approved a charter ordinance at its Feb. 16 meeting that changes the composition of the governing body. The ordinance eliminates the position of mayor as an elected, non-voting member of the council. Instead, the city will…
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