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Brew tourism boosting small-town economies, farmers
Nationwide, consumers are making micro-breweries a destination. As more and more people want to support local businesses, they’re heading to micro-breweries – sometimes supporting a farmer in addition to the brewery. Breweries are bringing customers into small towns and cities…
Support for law enforcement shown at Pratt rally
The sun was hot, the Kansas wind blowing and the gathered crowd small in numbers, but the support felt by Pratt county and city police officers was overwhelming, and they were grateful a community prayer support service Thursday evening in…
Hutch Municipal Band celebrating 145th season
The Hutchinson Municipal Band is pleased to announce their 2020 Summer Concert Series beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 16. In light of the threat of COVID-19, performances will move from the Reno County Farmer’s Market to Carey Park next…
Wheat harvest 2020 is a go, some fields going at 60 bushels an acre
There’s finally some good news for 2020. The wheat harvest is getting started in Sumner County and it looks good so far. Obviously, the Coronavirus did not affect the wheat and the weather cooperated, and that should make for a…
Protestors in downtown Ark City call for racial justice
The “Black Lives Matter” chant being shouted across the globe reached Arkansas City, Kansas on Saturday afternoon as protestors against racial injustice packed the corners of a busy downtown intersection. At 1 p.m., Summit Street and Central Avenue began to…
Winfield Public Library begins curbside service
Winfield Public Library will begin curbside service the week of June 14 for those in the 67156 zip code. Patrons can pick up requested books, Grab & Go Crafts, book club books, Summer Reading Program packets and more. Board games…
Gardner faces revenue shortfall, makes cuts
Gardner’s general fund is projected to have a $1.2 million revenue shortfall, according to Matthew Wolff, Gardner finance director. Councilmember’s discussed the city’s budget at their May 18 meeting. The shortfall is partly due to the impact of COVD 19,…
Defund police? Here’s how much Kansas City area spends as debate rages across U.S.
Erase the thin blue line. Dissolve local police forces and create something new to enforce the laws and help people in a more humane, cost-effective and less violent way. That’s the demand from some across the country in the wake…
Sedgwick County commissioners looking at policy for townships
After hearing complaints and concerns about some rural road conditions in southern Sedgwick County, there are discussions on a policy that would allow the county to step in and resolve problems and issues inside townships. County commissioner Jim Howell says…
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