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Riverfront Legacy group moves forward with a plan that tears down Century II
Century II has been eliminated from Wichita’s skyline in a redesign of the east bank of the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita, replaced by mixed-use buildings and a large “programmable green space” that connects new performing arts and convention centers…
Emporia Public Library looks to future upon celebrating 150th birthday
The Emporia Public Library celebrated a major milestone Saturday. The day marked exactly 150 years since, on Dec. 14, 1869, a group of Emporia citizens recognized the need for a library in the 12-year-old community. A year of special events,…
Kansas fourth-grader rescues another student at lunch with Heimlich maneuver
It’s always good to have a friend in the school cafeteria – especially when that friend is a hero. Scott City Elementary School fourth-grader Keller Turner wasted no time leaping into action to save a friend from choking at lunch.…
Hesston council discusses new grocery store possibilities
Hesston Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Megan Smith and the Hesston City Council addressed the need for a grocery store in town during the Monday night council meeting, but didn’t come to any final decisions. “In the spring of 2019,…
Kansas communities win funds to fuel local change
Kansans from across the state are awarded $43,800 to help strengthen early childhood efforts in their local communities. A total of 45 Community Action Lab grants will be handed out, which organizations will use to address the question: “What can…
Groundbreaking for affordable housing in Valley Center
Advocates for more affordable housing have been sounding the alarm here in the Wichita area. On Tuesday, a sign of progress for people on fixed incomes. The Mennonite Housing group from Wichita provides affordable homes to hundreds of independent senior citizens on…
Kansas Highway Patrol troopers stop to sled with some kids
The Kansas Highway Patrol was busy Monday with the snow that rolled through Kansas. However, the snow didn’t stop them from having a little fun. Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Chad Crittenden shared a video of Trooper Mueller and Schnieder stopped…
Finney County administrator picked to lead Reno County
The Reno County Commission voted Tuesday to hire Finney County Administrator Randall Partington as the county’s next administrator, replacing Gary Meagher, who is retiring at the end of the year after a decade with the county. Partington, 43, is required…
A business improvement district could bring vibrancy to Douglas, but not without a cost
A proposed Business Improvement District along a stretch of Douglas Avenue could bring significant economic growth to the area, supporters of the initiative say. They argue it could mean more Wichita businesses are bolstered by organized marketing and programming efforts.…
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