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New Reno County EMS Chief applauds local emergency response
The Reno County Commission met the county’s new EMS Chief on Tuesday as he sought to have a non-operating ambulance declared as surplus. After introducing himself as the new chief to replace retired chief Terry David, Dave Johnston said he…
Douglas County Commission to discuss plans to stop graffiti on underpasses
Underpasses in southern Lawrence have recently been marked with graffiti, which may lead to action from the Douglas County Commission. During their Wednesday meeting, commissioners will discuss ways to hinder future graffiti, possibly by adding murals to the underpasses. In…
Garden City Community College Esports Team Starts off Strong in Inaugural Season
Garden City Community College has joined the ranks of 29 other two-years schools across the country to host its very own esports team. Broncbuster esports – led by GCCC’s David Larsen from the Information Technology Department – has already boasted…
Possible water regulations cause concern for some in Stafford County
Some in Stafford County express concern about possible water regulations by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. This would involve getting additional water to the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge which, officials say, isn't getting enough water down its creeks. The department…
Local emergency manager participates in test program
The director of Leavenworth County Emergency Management recently had the opportunity to see the possible future of severe weather warning technology. Chuck Magaha was one of four emergency managers from across the country to participate in a weeklong testbed program…
Large crowds attend junior water rights meeting in St. John
The fate of junior water rights in a five county area covering the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge Impairment Administration Zones has been delayed so more work can be done to solve the issue of agriculture water usage and water needs…
Chanute schools not immune to vaping crisis
The national trend of teenager vaping hasn’t left Chanute untouched, with both Royster Middle School Principal Don Epps and Chanute High School Principal Brian Campbell reporting that it is an issue in their respective schools. Epps has confiscated one vaping…
New road funding program draws lots of interest
State transportation officials advised Monday that a new cost-share program that Reno County officials hope will pay for half the cost of replacing the 43rd Avenue bridge has drawn close to 100 competing applications. In total, the Kansas Department of…
Colorful Wamego water tank wins People’s Choice award
A colorful water tank just west of the Pottawatomie County town of Wamego has come in first place in a national contest that generated nearly 20,000 online votes. The tank, painted in various shades of red, yellow and green with…
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