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Johnson County Commission will hold special meeting to consider Gov. Kelly’s order on face masks
The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners will convene for a special meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday to discuss Gov. Laura Kelly’s executive order requiring people across the state to wear a face mask in public places starting Friday. Johnson…
Reception sees off retiring Hillsboro city administrator Larry Paine
Thirty-five people wished retiring Hillsboro city administrator Larry Paine a warm farewell at a reception Monday at Hillsboro city hall. Others online joined the celebration. “We’re here to celebrate a lifetime, not just 12 years of public service,” mayor Lou…
Hillsboro’s loss, Peabody’s gain
Peabody is finding ways to capitalize on a shifting environment of recreation activities, in part by purchasing unused pool cleaner from Hillsboro. Since Hillsboro isn’t opening its pool this year and won’t need its two pallets of pool cleaner, Peabody…
New Shawnee County COVID-19 rules will require bars to close by 10 p.m.
Bars and nightclubs in Shawnee County will need to close by 10 p.m. to comply with an emergency order health officer Gianfranco Pezzino issued Tuesday afternoon in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The order takes effect at…
Leavenworth hospital closing because of coronavirus costs
The owners of Saint Luke’s Cushing Hospital in Leavenworth said the hospital will close this fall because of the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Saint Luke’s inpatient unit will close July 17 and the rest of the hospital will…
Emporia Zoo begins $4.3 million renovation
The Emporia Zoo is in the early stages of a $4.3 million renovation project. The zoo has opened a temporary entrance on the west end while the zoo’s main entrance undergoes reconstruction. The pond near the main entrance has been…
Wichita Wind Surge owner weighs in on 2020 Minor League Baseball season cancellation
Wichita Wind Surge team owner Lou Schwechheimer says they were ready to play ball. When asked how soon they could be on the field if the season was not canceled. “It could be tomorrow,” says Schwechheimer. But without players which…
Medical center plans to repay $1 million loan from Arkansas City
The City of Arkansas City’s budget may soon receive a much-needed boost if the $1 million it loaned to South Central Kansas Medical Center is paid back. That might happened soon, according to city and hospital officials. The funds were…
Wichita school district gives 3 scenarios on upcoming school year, parents weigh in
The Wichita public school district is one step closer to having a plan for the upcoming school year. The district is putting together what it's calling a future ready return plan. The academic task force is focusing on 3 scenarios:…
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