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Transfer station payment still topic for county commission
Delinquent taxes, a lease-purchase idea to pay for transfer station renovations, and buying furniture were the focus of the Sept. 23 commission meeting. In an effort not to deplete the county’s cash reserves in renovating the transfer station, Commissioner Randy…
Reno County Sheriff Randy Henderson to retire Dec. 27
In an email to staff and others, Reno County Sheriff Randy Henderson announced Wednesday his plans to retire on Dec. 27. “After over 43 years in law enforcement, I feel it is time for me to give more time to…
County Commission will honor longtime employees
The Geary County Commission recognize employees for service milestones attained during 2019 at a ceremony on Sept. 30 beginning at 3 p.m. Among the many employees that will be honored are Dale Evans, Public Works, 35 years; Diane Briestensky-Leonard, Register…
Kansas ranked among best states for teachers
A new study put Kansas among the top 15 best states for teachers. Wallethub ranked states based on average teacher starting pay, average teacher pension and average growth potential. They also looked at opportunity, competition and academic and work environment.…
Some Lawrence still interested in raising age to buy tobacco products; others say it’s the wrong approach
Though the Lawrence City Commission has declined to consider a proposal to ban the sale of tobacco and vaping products to people under 21, that doesn’t necessarily mean the idea won’t get its day at City Hall. A court ruling…
KDA to Participate in Multistate ASF Exercise
The Kansas Department of Agriculture will be one of 15 states participating in a functional exercise the week of Sept. 23-26 focused on the states’ plans for African swine fever (ASF) response and mitigation. The functional exercise, led by the…
Gardner postpones water plant annexation
The Gardner City Council Sept. 16 asked Ryan Denk, city attorney, and staff to contact Miami County Board of commissioners about the city’s plans to annex the Hillsdale water treatment plant. The council during its last meeting Sept 3 authorized…
USD 308 School Board seeks approval of amendment for facilities use.
The Hutchinson USD 308 School Board will seek approval of several amendments to the shared facilities agreement with Hutchinson Community College during Monday’s agenda session. The agreement includes the use of Gowans Stadium and the USD 308 Complex. The amended…
Sedgwick Co. Rural Water District 4 under boil advisory
A boil water advisory has been issued for residents in Sedgwick County Rural Water District 4. The advisory is for all services south of Kellogg Avenue. On its website, the water district said its water line was hit at 23rd…
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