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Two KCK firefighters remain hospitalized, injured after battling large fires
Two separate fires on Sunday night and Monday morning left five Kansas City, Kansas, firefighters hospitalized with injuries. Tuesday, the last two who had remained hospitalized were released. The firefighters all sustained serious injuries after the Kansas City, Kansas Fire…
Lawrence City Commission to discuss new affordable housing policy draft
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hold a work session on an updated draft affordable housing incentive policy that aims to increase development to meet the community’s needs and clarify the process, requirements and more for developers seeking city funds.…
Survey shows how City stacks up for residents
Newton residents are far more satisfied with their City than their regional and national peers. Yet they also have a lower opinion of their city. That’s according to the results of a city-wide survey conducted by Olsson Associates as part…
Hutchinson Zoo accepts injured owl from Bentley PD
On Dec. 26, at approx. 1:30 p.m., Bentley Police Chief Tim Bryan was flagged down by an area resident, who related that there was an injured owl on his property. The man stated that the large owl could still fly…
Kauffman content to pass on mayoral mantle
As the chapter closes on an installment of local politics, David Kauffman feels honored and blessed to have been involved in the city government of Hesston. After 16 years as mayor, Kauffman did not run for re-election for the next…
Newton celebrating many years of existence
This year marks the sesquicentennial-plus-four years birthday—or the 154th—of Newton. With that in mind, local organizations decided to celebrate the town’s birthday, possibly every year from now on—if this year’s event is successful. Those entities include the City of Newton…
Kansas jail’s closure puts spotlight on statewide staff shortage
The temporary closure of a small jail in north-central Kansas highlights problems facing counties across the state, officials say. Cloud County Sheriff Ken Davis blamed a lack of competitive pay and the sudden resignation of three employees for the closure.…
Liberal to break ground on 66‑home development
A new housing development will be built in Liberal. The City of Liberal is hosting a groundbreaking celebration in partnership with French Construction on Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. The new Doll Housing Addition will have 66 single-family homes. The…
Newton water towers to get a new look next year
The City of Newton said two water towers will be getting a new look next year. At a recent meeting, city commissioners approved new designs for the towers on Spencer Road and West 17 Street. One tower will feature the…
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