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KDHE launches ‘online resource center’ for coronavirus
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) formally announced Tuesday the launch of the agency’s online resource center for Kansans to learn more about COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, get answers to commonly asked questions about the virus and review…
Planning board recommends zoning Reno County’s southeast corner
The Reno County Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to recommend that the county commission implement zoning in the southeast corner of the county, which a number of the area’s residents petitioned for some nine months ago. About 30 people…
Hutchinson will stay neutral on bill on State Fair open alcohol sales
Although it would mean about a $24,000 annual hit to the city’s budget, the Hutchinson City Council on Tuesday agreed to stay neutral on a bill pending in the Kansas Legislature that would allow alcohol to be carried anywhere on…
Greensburg survivors learn hard lessons about coping with distaster
March 2 to 6 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas. Two Marion residents learned more than they ever wanted to know about severe weather in 2007, and offered tips to be prepared. Marion residents Chelsi and Javan Koehn lived…
Shawnee city leaders propose new solution for electing council president, giving mayor power to chair and vote in council committee
After nearly three hours of deliberations Tuesday, the Shawnee city council has come up with a plan for self-electing its president. The main outcome of last night’s council committee meeting: The city councilmembers unanimously agreed that they want the mayor…
Shawnee Mission administration, teachers bring on federal mediator for lingering issues from 2019-20 contract process
Shawnee Mission School District Superintendent Mike Fulton and National Education Association-Shawnee Mission President Linda Sieck on Tuesday issued a joint announcement that the parties had retained a federal mediator “in order to resolve issues related to the 2019-20 contract for…
Federal loans and grants available to bring high-speed broadband to rural areas
The Kansas State Department of Commerce announces today that applications are being accepted for the second round of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ReConnect Program. ReConnect is a USDA program that furnishes loans and grants to fund the costs of construction,…
Boot Hill to receive loan from city
Despite concerns raised by Dodge City commissioners, a memorandum of understanding was approved Monday during the city commission meeting with Boot Hill Museum. According to city officials, the agreement would assist Boot Hill Museum with funding for its expansion project…
Emporia approves Cargill tax abatement
The Emporia City Commission approved an ordinance granting a 10-year property tax abatement to Cargill Animal Nutrition Wednesday afternoon. The abatement, which exempts Cargill from tax liability on its property, was previously discussed during a May 2, 2018, action session…
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