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County uses rail cars for bridges
Work began Tuesday on unloading and placing two of four railroad flat car panels that will form the base of two bridges being replaced northwest of Edna. The bridges are on 6000 Road west of K-101, the highway that goes…
Thomas County voters approve sales tax to complete criminal justice center
Voters in Thomas County Tuesday night approved a one-quarter-cent sales tax increase. The additional money will go to complete the criminal justice center in Colby ... Unofficial results show the sales-tax increase passing by a margin of 700 to 412.…
Pottawatomie County Commission approves disaster emergency proclamation; will submit application for Kansas Department of Transportation grant
The Pottawatomie County Commission approved a proclamation of a State of Local Disaster Emergency during their meeting Monday Morning. This is in response to sinkholes that recently formed along Hayes Drive due to flooding a couple weeks ago. The commission…
USD 250 bond project is complete
Walking through the entryway, Pittsburg High School is nearly unrecognizable in comparison to years ago. What was once low ceilings and closed-in space is now a tall, brightly lit area which welcomes students, staff and guests into the building. PHS…
Four Olathe middle school students collecting goods for kids at school with special needs
Four metro girls are spending some of their lunch hour collecting supplies for a special needs class at Mission Trail Middle School in Olathe. "The whole reason why we're doing this project is because we're reading 'Flower for Algernon.' The…
Series of earthquakes continues to rattle Kansas
After four earthquakes over the past two days, the U.S. Geological Survey reported a 3.4 magnitude quake approximately 8 miles southeast of Caldwell in Sumner County Tuesday morning. Just before 9p.m. Monday, the USGS reported a 3.2 magnitude quake approximately…
Ellis Co. Conservation District photo contest opens
Local photographers are encouraged to participate in the Ellis County Conservation District plat book cover photo contest. Entry forms may be picked up the ECCD office, 2715 Canterbury Drive, Hays. The rules are: ELIGIBILITY: The Ellis County Conservation District Photo…
Former Kansas officer fights brain cancer, hopes to wear uniform again
A former Rose Hill police officer is in a fight for his life. Steve Frahm, 30, always dreamed of becoming a police officer. “There are so many things police officers can do to impact people’s lives,” said Steve Frahm. Steve…
Greater Salina Community Foundation announces grant awards
The Greater Salina Community Foundation announced $41,000 in grants were awarded to projects and organizations in Saline County. The 11 organizations receiving funds were: The Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas received $5,000 to purchase playground equipment for children who…
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