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Wichita Art Museum begins $700K update of its lobby, entrance and other gathering spaces
Several spaces inside the Wichita Art Museum will soon have a whole new look. The museum has started transforming several of its major gathering spaces with a $700,000 remodel project that includes includes upgrades to the main entry and lobby,…
Finney County hires interim administrator
On Monday, the Board of County Commissioners approved Robert Reece to step in as interim County Administrator until the search committee finds a permanent replacement for the position. Monday, February 17, 2020 will be Mr. Reece’s first day in the…
Moody’s says 737 MAX layoffs threatens talent migration from Wichita
Moody’s Investors Services says the fallout from the 737 MAX layoffs in Wichita threatens to zap the region of vital talent in an already-tight local labor market and have other, broader impacts on the local economy. In a research note…
Why Kelly wants to extend Kansas pension obligations and pay down other debt
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly's $7.8 billion budget calls for an extension of pension obligations while paying down other debt and boosting reserves. For the second consecutive year, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is seeking to refinance the state's pension debt, pushing…
Morrowville store served community for 70 years
For nearly 70 years people in the Morrowville community could run downtown to the grocery store to buy everything from fresh cut meat to dry goods. Beer, fresh doughnuts, infant formula and home grocery delivery were available in later years.…
Washington County and the City of Washington have policies in place to guide snow removal
Both Washington County and the City of Washington have snow policies that are used to guide the plowing of snow and the application of salt and sand. Those policies didn’t work well with last week’s rain-sleet-snow mix, according to those…
Reno County sees little new damage from Sunday’s quake
He was nervous about returning to the courthouse following Sunday’s earthquake, based on the severity of the event and the damage done by a similar quake in August. Reno County Maintenance Director Harlan Depew, however, said the quake – rated…
Hutch chips in $50,000 for detox center
The Hutchinson City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday to contribute $50,000 toward converting a New Beginnings Inc.-owned building into a social detox and inpatient treatment center for people with addictions. New Beginnings will ask for a matching $50,000 from Reno County during…
Stronger security and a new school: Blue Valley asks JoCo voters for $186M bond issue
Voters will decide whether Blue Valley schools can issue $186 million in bonds to tighten security throughout the district and build a new elementary school — with no tax increase. Residents of the south Johnson County district should have received…
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