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How are Johnson County cities preparing for the World Cup? It’s not just Kansas City hosting
The countdown has officially begun to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across North America, including in Kansas City. Local officials on Monday morning unveiled a World Cup countdown clock in front of the fieldhouse at Overland…
Shawnee considering music, beer festival for World Cup visitors
The countdown to the World Cup is on, and cities throughout the Kansas City metro are eager to showcase their offerings while hosting visitors from around the world. Shawnee is considering hosting a music and beer festival to attract World…
Donations help local fire department build training facility
Firefighters in Columbus are taking advantage of this week's summer heat to train in their newly constructed facility. They were out in the 90-degree heat today training in the department's new "burn boxes" The containers simulate many of the conditions…
County won’t blink on turbine lights
Blinking red lights on Sunflower Wind turbines have vexed some county residents since the wind farm was built, and the lights once again are in county commissioners’ crosshairs. Commissioner Clarke Dirks brought up Monday that Sunflower promised weeks ago to…
Council member asks about doing away with Iola voting wards
An Iola city councilwoman wants to bring up discussions about doing away with voting wards in Iola, and filling the Council with all at-large seats. The size and makeup of the Iola City Council is once again under the microscope.…
City moves in new direction with historic preservation
After hearing feedback from members of the Design Review Board and a lengthy discussion, Fort Scott City Commissioners on June 17 approved a motion to establish a historic preservation commission and move toward a Certified Local Government. Source: Fort Scott…
Big Kansas Road Trip Highlights Rural Communities, Encourages Exploration
The Kansas Sampler Foundation’s Big Kansas Road Trip (BKRT) is more than just a travel event—it’s a statewide effort to introduce Kansans and visitors to the heart of rural communities. Beginning in 2018, BKRT is designed to help the public…
Clay County Sirens Run on Radio Signal, Require Regular Maintenance
Within Clay Center city limits, four tornado sirens are located throughout the town – one for each direction. The county further maintains sirens in Wakefield, at Clay County Park, Longford, Morganville, Green, and Clifton. Running off radio waves, the sirens…
Should you help a turtle cross the road in Kansas?
Travelers hitting the road this summer in Kansas may come across a turtle or two trying to cross the street. But do they need any help from people? Turtles are on the move in Kansas as they look for mates…
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