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‘Celebrating Mulberry School History’
From Arcadia last month to Mulberry this month, the Northeast School District continues to embrace the longstanding history of its surrounding areas. On Thursday, the district hosted “Celebrating Mulberry School History” at the Mulberry Senior Citizens Center. USD 246 Superintendent…
Ulysses police: Don’t approach the mountain lion
Police in Ulysses are urging residents to use caution after a recent mountain lion sighting within city limits. In a social post on Saturday, the Ulysses Police Department said it is working with local game wardens to monitor the situation.…
Rodeo nights in Pretty Prairie
The lights, the dust, and the roar of the crowd are back in Pretty Prairie this week, as the community hosts the 2025 Pretty Prairie Rodeo. Now in its 89th year, the four-night event attracts thousands of spectators and competitors…
Butler County first responders battle for blood donations
A “battle” is brewing between first responders in Butler County. Andover’s police and fire departments are competing in the Battle of the Badges to see who can get the most people to roll up their sleeves and donate blood. Read…
Kansas firefighters use oxygen to save dog
Firefighters used oxygen to save a dog injured in a house fire Thursday. The Neodesha Fire Department says it happened at a home in a rural area north of Elk City shortly before 12:30 p.m. The department was called to…
Wichita and Sedgwick County celebrate 155th birthdays this weekend
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is throwing a birthday party Sunday, July 20, to celebrate 155 years since Sedgwick County was founded—and since Wichita became its first city. The free event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. and includes music,…
Illegal dumping in rural Kansas included washer, boat
The Harvey County Sheriff's Office is sick of people illegally dumping their trash along rural roads. The sheriff's office reports that over the past week, deputies have responded to four reports of trash dumping in the county, bringing the total…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 18, 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…
Great Bend Council race forces primary, causes confusion
Over 10 years have passed since enough candidates filed for any of the Great Bend’s four City Council wards to force a primary. That is not the case this year, and this runoff rarity is causing some confusion for voters,…
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