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Local firefighters honor those who have died in the line of duty
Sunday afternoon in Wichita, firefighters from all over Kansas gathered to honor and remember those firefighters who have died in the line of duty. This was all part of the 18th "Kansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial" that took place at the…
Despite concerns, fireballs were expected at Andover fireworks show, fire chief says
Andover firefighters said what were described as fireballs during a fireworks show Saturday night performed as expected, despite public concerns of something more harmful. “Please be assured that nothing unplanned happened and there were no injuries,” Andover Fire Chief Chad…
Donation will build new senior housing in Hutchinson
For several years, Hutchinson residents Gene and Kay Schmidt had been tossing around what they could do with some of their retirement savings to help the city’s south side. The area has seen much of its housing deteriorate or disappear…
Local leaders take exception to bleak forecast for Scott County
The numbers paint a bleak picture of the future for Western Kansas. By 2044, Scott County is projected to see a population decline of 12.6%. Finney County’s population decline is projected at 19.4%. And they’re the lucky ones. The population…
E-bicycles Now Legal at Kansas State Parks
In a 5-1 vote, Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KWPT) Commissioners approved the use of electric-assisted bicycles, or e-bikes, at Kansas state parks. The decision was made during the Commission’s Sept. 19 public hearing at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center…
In JoCo visit, Kansas Sec. of State says office will take measured approach to expanding polling location option
It’s not one hundred percent certain that Kansans will be free to vote at their choice of polling places in time for the 2020 presidential election, says Secretary of State Scott Schwab, because of the many technical and security issues…
Coffey County Sheriff Rogers to retire when term ends
Randy Rogers, sheriff of Coffey County since 1997, has announced he will retire when his current term expires in January 2021. Rogers hopes to spend more time with his family, including his grandchildren, he said in a statement posted Wednesday…
Newspaper claims Wichita’s mayor steered contract to friends; Mayor explains that the allegations are simply not true
First, an excerpt from the Wichita Eagle: Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell steered what could become the largest contract in the city’s history to his political supporters, golf partners and friends, a Wichita Eagle investigation has revealed. The city plans to…
NOTO dedicates new courtyard, unveils sculpture
The NOTO Arts and Entertainment District continues to develop areas that people can visit, and Thursday was no different as the district gathered to dedicate its new courtyard. The courtyard, located between the NOTO Arts Center, 935 N. Kansas Ave.,…
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