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A look inside Wichita’s water treatment plant
The future of a new water plant for Wichita, and who will build it, has dominated local news this week. And the question, can the current water treatment plant meet our short term needs? Today KAKE news got a look inside the plant.…
Hesston firefighter retiring after nearly 40 years as a volunteer
Chago Mendez is a rarity in today's world — not only has he worked for the same company for more than 40 years, he has been a volunteer nearly as long. That volunteerism has led to 38 years with Hesston…
County, wind farm still dispute responsibility for road repair
No progress is being made toward ending a dispute over repairing the county’s roads between county officials and Enel Green Power, the company developing Diamond Vista wind farm in the northern section of the county. County engineer Brice Goebel told…
Fort Scott hires new finance director
The city’s new finance director was announced during Tuesday’s meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission, and she is no stranger to working with the city. City leaders announced that Susan Bancroft (Peery) will replace outgoing director of finance Rhonda…
Douglas County Commission to discuss responsibility over cemeteries in unincorporated areas
The Douglas County Commission at its next meeting will discuss the county’s responsibility for cemeteries in its unincorporated areas. During its work session on Wednesday, the commission is expected to receive a report from county staff regarding the active and…
Douglas County mail-in ballots now include prepaid postage
Residents in Douglas County who wish to cast election ballots through the mail will no longer need to pay postage to do so. Advance ballot envelopes will now be marked with postage already paid, the Douglas County Clerk’s Office announced…
Longwell responds: ‘Public-private partnership is an ideal model for city development’
In response to a weekend investigative article from The Wichita Eagle that asserted he violated a City Council ethics policy, Mayor Jeff Longwell says building and maintaining positive relationships in Wichita's business community is "an essential part of my job."…
Howell will host community meetings as part of county strategic plan
As the Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) prepares the county's next strategic plan, 5th District Commissioner Jim Howell will host meetings with his constituents. Howell has scheduled two town hall meetings in the district to “engage the community.”…
Project seeks to bring drainage relief
Residents in a west Derby community can expect to see fewer problems from heavy rains. At its Sept. 24 meeting, the City Council approved a $241,489 contract for drainage improvements in the Woodland Valley Addition. That’s an area west of…
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