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Destination Kansas: Discover the hidden gems of Hutchinson with Cosmosphere and Strataca
Hutchinson has been home to salt mines since 1887 and has earned the nickname “Salt City” offering visitors the opportunity to go back nearly 280 million years to explore what’s beneath the surface. “It’s a great way to get away…
Cedar Vale to host ‘Let’s Celebrate!’ 150th birthday
This year marks the 150th birthday of Cedar Vale. Founded in 1864 and recognized as a city in 1870, the theme of this year’s 108th annual Labor Day celebration will be “Let’s Celebrate.” Labor Day events will run from Saturday…
City updates sidewalk enhancement policy
City of Emporia commissioners approved amendments to the city’s existing sidewalk enhancement policy during a brief action session Wednesday afternoon. Originally drafted in 2012, the document provides guidance to area businesses on the temporary placing and permanent affixing of “enhancements”…
Heritage groups unite to preserve history of Haviland
The Haviland Heritage Foundation and the Southwest Kansas Antique Engine and Thresher Association announced the merger of the two groups ... HHF President Jean Jones and SWKAET Association president Andy Kimble signed a merger agreement to make it official. “This…
Public art installed and Goddess of Justice in place. New JoCo Courthouse nearly open
After two years of construction, the new Johnson County Courthouse is substantially complete and on track to open to the public on Jan. 4 in downtown Olathe. The certificate of substantial completion was dated Aug. 21 for the seven-story courthouse…
‘Game-changer’: Johnson County schools to get thousands of saliva COVID-19 tests
Johnson County is purchasing thousands of COVID-19 saliva tests for schools to use as many students return to classrooms next week, said Sanmi Areola, county public health director. During a virtual town hall meeting hosted by the Shawnee Mission school…
Council members say ‘there was no greater cheerleader for Olathe’ than Mayor Mike
The first 30 minutes of Tuesday night’s Olathe City Council meeting were devoted to two pieces of business: remembering the late Mayor Michael Copeland and swearing in new leadership. Copeland died Aug. 19 at age 58. He was Olathe’s longest-serving…
All Haysville students to receive free meals
The pandemic has meant tough times for area families. USD 261 is working to make sure every one of their students still receive meals during the school year. “As a school district we're really excited to be able to provide this…
Wichita police create 150th-anniversary duty badge to commemorate the department’s founding
The Wichita Police Department has created a 150th-anniversary duty badge to commemorate the founding of the department. Officers now have the option to wear 150th-anniversary commemorative badges instead of the current badges issued. The badges can be worn until the…
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