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Clay Center Zoo Accepting Leftover Pumpkins as Treats for Animals
Do you have pumpkins from the Halloween Holiday sitting around your house, and you’re not sure what to do with them? The Clay Center Zoo would be happy to take them off your hands for the zoo animals. Garett Payne,…
De Soto is enjoying a business boost from Panasonic — and transforming in larger ways too
Even as electric vehicle sales decrease, the mayor of De Soto, Kansas, says the investment already made in the Panasonic battery plant has already benefited local residents and is helping the town as a whole grow. The plant opened earlier…
Limited grocery options in Cherokee County
Cherokee County, with a population of about 19,000 people, faces a significant challenge known as a "food desert." This term refers to areas where access to affordable and nutritious food is limited. In Cherokee County, residents can only find two…
Western Kansas school district to hold forum on financial future amid budget struggles
The future of a western Kansas school district is up in the air after years of funding cuts. Mathew Hendricks, superintendent of Dighton Public Schools, said the district has lost about 10% of its budget over the past two years…
Ottawa County voters being asked if they would ban certain types of swine facilities
In Ottawa County, residents will soon decide whether to ban certain types of swine facilities. Voters will be asked if corporations, companies, trusts, or partnerships should be allowed to own or lease agricultural land—directly or indirectly—to operate a “swine production…
Topeka city leaders poised to eliminate ‘readiness to serve’ utility charge
Topeka city leaders are scheduled to discuss a change to the controversial "readiness to serve" utility charge at an upcoming meeting. The Topeka City Council is set to meet on Nov. 12 and take action on a proposed ordinance regarding…
Costco coming to Lawrence, plan under review
The city of Lawrence has confirmed that Costco is planning to open a new store in the area. "We can confirm a site plan has been submitted and is currently in review," a spokesperson for the city told FOX4 Monday…
$12.1 million grant works to support health care in rural Kansas
The University of Kansas Health System's Care Collaborative and Medical Center announced new initiatives to create specialty care delivery networks to increase access in rural communities across the state. The project is supported in part by a $12.1 million grant…
Quarter-century legacy marks Colwich cemetery
After more than 25 years as the head of the cemetery ministry at Colwich’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church, John Weber is stepping down, but not before leaving a couple of markers to assist people in the search for the final…
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