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Panel of Lawrence public officials wrestle with free speech in government forums
Lawrence elected officials and civic professionals speaking during a panel Monday identified trends they say disrupt the public discourse necessary to make progress. Amber Sellers, Lawrence city commissioner; Kelly Jones, Lawrence school board member as well as candidate running for…
Kansas corn boom faces long-term sustainability questions
Kansas farmers are harvesting millions of acres of corn that power the state’s economy — but as the Ogallala Aquifer shrinks, its future looks uncertain. It’s harvest time in Kansas. Across the state, combines have begun shaving down and chopping…
City to increase testing for lead in water
Iola officials were notified last week that the city must conduct more tests among its residents whose homes may have lead water lines or fixtures. Iola will test its water more frequently for lead over the next year as part…
Divided Fed officials saw another two interest rate cuts by the end of 2025, minutes show
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released the minutes from its Sept. 16-17 meeting where it voted to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point. Read more: cnbc.com
McPherson County to Commission Official County Seal, Approve Final Design by Nov. 15
McPherson County is commissioning the design of an official county seal that will be displayed at the McPherson County Building at Maple and Marlin when it opens early next year. The County Commission Monday approved a scope of work agreement…
County now on siren duty in Ark City
Activation of warning sirens within the Arkansas City limits is now the responsibility of Cowley County Emergency Management after Ark City commissioners unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding Tuesday transferring that authority to the county. That responsibility had been carried…
Because You Asked: What is the Emporia Police Department’s Drone Team?
Over the last several years, the Emporia Police Department has adopted the targeted usage of drones in emergency and non-emergency situations. The drones were most recently used during a narcotics investigation on State street, to arrest Christopher Diaz on counts…
A Carnegie library opened in 1914 remains a lifeline for this rural Kansas town. With no popups.
Sunshine from the front bay windows of the Peabody Township Public Library brushes the desks and chairs and books inside with a natural warmth no electric light can match. This scene, or something near to it, has repeated itself every…
More than just a dump: County landfill a beacon of waste science, environmentalism
A landfill is more than a final resting place for garbage; it’s a carefully engineered operation guided by environmental science and strict regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Environmental Protection Agency, she said. The sprawling, 89.2-acre…
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