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Fed’s Mester says cities and states need more government support
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester said Washington will have to step up aid to states and cities struggling with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. “The states and the local governments are definitely going to need…
Old jail displayed at Edgerton Lake
The structure on a bluff at the southern end of the city lake is the old Edgerton city jail cell, manufactured in 1902. It was actually used to house prisoners in the early 1900’s. The City of Edgerton purchased it…
A growing concern
As temperatures warm, spring comes into bloom and grass begins to grow, it is up to Great Bend Property Maintenance Enforcement Manager Austin Laviolette to lay down the lawn law. “We all want a clean city,” he said. So, now,…
Fox sightings becoming more common in Halstead
It’s been seen all over town—around the levee; at Chestnut and Fourteenth Streets; by the pond near Cedar Brook; in front of Halstead Place; near the fire station, the hospital, and Scout Park; and numerous yards. And now it’s killing.…
Derby employee’s new book a colorful idea
Working for the city of Derby as a multimedia specialist/graphic designer, Justin Miller has gotten to know the community well and become immersed in the city. That exposure led Miller to an idea – an idea he pursued in his…
Residents along Fort Scott street project to get rebate
Residents in the 500 block of Andrick Street will receive a water and sewer rebate because a street project is taking longer than commissioners believe it should. According to Kevin Allen, the project has been ongoing for eight or nine…
Olathe Fire using new device to track coronavirus patients’ vitals remotely
The Olathe Fire Station is the first EMS departments in the country to begin remotely monitoring coronavirus patients. The department has teamed up with a global tech company, Masimo SafetyNet. “There have been some hospital systems using it, but we…
Ellinwood drive-by parade raises spirits
Residents at Azria Health Woodhaven and Ellinwood Country Living spent time outside Friday afternoon, enjoying a pleasant Spring afternoon as they watched and waved to family members participating in a drive-by parade led by Ellinwood Police Chief Chance Bailey and…
City asks for your help deciding future of southeast Wichita park
The City of Wichita says parks and green spaces have never been more important, and they want your help shaping the future of a southeast Wichita park. The L.W. Clapp golf course stopped operating as a golf course last summer,…
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