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3 rescued from Arkansas River in Hutchinson
Hutchinson firefighters were called to perform a rescue on the Arkansas River on Monday afternoon. Crews were called to an area behind Hobart-Detter Field near Carey Park around 2:30 p.m., where three people were holding onto a tree in the…
Pickleball pro family gives back to hometown with 12 new Pittsburg courts
The “first family” of pickleball made their mark in Pittsburg, helping cut the ribbon for 12 new courts to the community. Monday’s ribbon cutting event, which signified the opening of a brand new pickleball facility, is also the culmination of…
Topeka Public Schools ban cell phones during school day
Starting this school year, all Topeka USD 501 schools will adopt a “cell phone-free instructional day” policy. This change follows recommendations from the state board of education. The district posted the new policy on its website earlier this month. According…
Commissioners share thoughts on new city manager search
City commissioners want to see the next city manager focused on managing city growth, tax relief for residents and community engagement. Commissioners and the mayor outlined to The Eudora Times what they are looking for as another manager search begins…
Downtown Lawrence workers, already hit hard by parking enforcement, lament potential rate increases
Downtown workers encounter more roadblocks than almost anyone seeking to park in the area. Now, the City of Lawrence is considering proposals to increase the cost of finding a spot around Mass Street. The city’s parking department has recently started…
Phase one of the Wichita Biomedical Campus is in progress. Here’s what we know.
Phase one of the $222 million, 350,000-square-foot biomedical campus began in May of last year and is expected to be fully operational by the summer of 2027. The project will combine WSU’s College of Health Professions programs, the health care program…
Butler County court hearing hacked with graphic, racist message
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a court hacking that took place on Wednesday morning. The message of the content was graphic and sent a racist message that was enough to stir fear into the community. During District Magistrate…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 30, 2025
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Council Grove to Celebrate 200 Years of History on August 10
Two hundred years ago, on August 10, 1825, a significant meeting took place near the banks of the Neosho River—one that would permanently shape the identity of a small settlement on the Santa Fe Trail. That day, representatives of the…
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