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Waiting for Big Boy: Historical train moves across the country, stops in Kansas
Audience members wait for the arrival of Big Boy No. 4014 as it enters Coffeyville.It was 3 p.m. Saturday, and they were waiting at the Coffeyville depot. Parents with babies in strollers. Older folks, some using walkers. Young people with…
Garden City breaks ground on new sports complex with state leaders in attendance
On Tuesday, Garden City broke ground on an all-new sports complex with state leaders in attendance. “This is an extraordinary project,” said Kansas Department of Commerce Secretary David Toland. Governor Laura Kelly, Commerce Secretary David Toland, and other state and…
Reno County OKs RR cross-arms, supports TECH transportation grant
New automated railroad cross arms will be going up on a rural crossing off K-61 southwest of Turon. The Reno County Commission on Tuesday approved an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad and the Kansas Department of Transportation allowing the devices…
City of Topeka to retain option of plowing snow on residential streets
Topeka's city government at times last year went against its established snow and ice removal plan by plowing residential streets when less than six inches llen.The city will retain the option of deviating from that plan this cold-weather season, public…
Hays Fire Department simulation provides cross-training
Black smoke billowed into the clear blue sky south of town Tuesday morning as Hays firefighters practiced extinguishing a burning car at their training facility off Old Highway 40.The simulation exercise, which the Hays Fire Department holds twice a year,…
Council votes to purchase new Derby Dash bus
As part of the consent agenda at last week’s City Council meeting, the Council voted to purchase a new Derby Dash bus from the Kansas Truck Equipment Company for $75,369. The purchase would replace a 2006 bus with 180,000 miles,…
Education commissioner visits Frontenac to present awards
Kansas Commissioner of Education Randy Watson made a local appearance Tuesday, visiting Frontenac for a special assembly to present several awards to the school district. Frontenac Unified School District 249 was presented with the Commissioner’s Award with Highest Distinction, as…
Olathe recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America
The city of Olathe has been recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by the Health Intelligence company Springbuk. The announcement concludes a year-long wellness awards program in more than 45 U.S. cities. The winners are recognized…
Overland Park police deploy 200 body cameras to officers in the field
Overland Park police officers this week began wearing body cameras that sync up with the existing dashboard camera systems in their vehicles, a move department officials say will help improve transparency. However, some advocates say that to be truly effective…
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