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USD 253 Emporia bond issue receives overwhelming support
After almost two years of study, preparation and campaigning, the USD 253 Bond Issue passed by a significant margin Tuesday evening with a total of 2,514 votes in favor and 1,450 against. “We’re extremely grateful for all the support we…
Voters chose three new city commissioners in Fort Scott
The city of Fort Scott will have three new commissioners, according to results from Tuesdays election. But the names of who those three won't be a sure thing until after provisional ballots are counted at 10am Thursday. The unofficial top…
Local organization holding 2 events to giveaway free flu shots, turkeys and coats
A local organization has a busy weekend ahead as they plan to give away 400 turkeys , coats and flu shots to metro families. According to staff for Mercy and Truth, families needing assistance in any of these departments do…
Reno County Commission approves bonds for 2 major bridge projects
The Reno County Commission approved the resolutions for replacing the 43rd Avenue bridge just east of Old K-61 Highway Tuesday. Another bridge over the Arkansas River, along Nickerson Road south of Nickerson, is also included in this bond issue. The…
Wichita Festivals Inc. names new president and CEO
The non-profit organization responsible for the Wichita River Festival has named their new president and CEO. Ty Tabing will start his position with Wichita Festivals Inc. November 20. Tabing is a Wichita native who graduated from North High School and…
Towanda museum needs volunteers to help complete renovations
The Towanda Area Historical Museum is racing against the clock to get the museum up and running in time for the town’s 150th anniversary next year. Tricia Lee shares her vision for the new look of the Towanda Area Historical…
Moundridge City Council looking at keeping pool at the current location
With public support in favor of building a new municipal [pool], members of the Moundridge City Council need to find a location community members will support. Community members seemed to like the idea of building a new pool in the…
Great Bend elects write-in candidate for mayor
An overwhelming amount of people in Great Bend voted their next mayor by writing him in on the ballot. Cody Schmidt will take over in 2020 and he’s focused on growing the community. "I want to work together with the people…
Wichita’s mayor-elect already planning changes for City Hall
"It's going to be a big task. We didn't go into this thinking that this was going to be an easy gig," Brandon Whipple, Wichita's new mayor-elect, said Wednesday morning. Whipple says he knows being mayor of one of the…
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