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McPherson mural inspires book about 1936 U.S basketball team
When Andrew Maraniss, a New York Times bestselling author, first came to McPherson for the first time, he couldn’t help but notice a giant mural painted outside of the McPherson Library. It was the ” McPherson Global Refiners” with the…
Garden City names new fire chief
The City of Garden City announced Monday the appointment of William “Bill” Beaty as the City’s new fire chief. Beaty will fill the position vacated by former Chief Allen Shelton, who retired earlier this year. “Bill’s enthusiasm for the fire…
Grow Hays project aims to build starter homes
Grow Hays, the nonprofit economic development agency for Ellis County, is working on a project to build 18 affordably priced houses in town over the next 24 to 36 months. The homes would ease what Grow Hays executive director Doug…
League of Kansas Municipalities honors Merriam for grant programs aimed at economic development
The Kansas League of Municipalities last month gave the city of Merriam its Inspire-Create-Innovate Community Award in recognition of efforts to engage residents through three specific programs. Merriam undertook three grant programs aimed at improving economic development: the exterior home…
Voters strongly endorse county sales tax renewal
Miami County Commissioner Rob Roberts called the five-year renewal of the county’s quarter-cent sales tax a great success. It’s easy to see why. Not only did the county have the support of the Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg, and Spring Hill city…
Wichita to operate the first electric buses in Kansas
Wichita will add the state’s first electric buses to its public transit fleet in hopes of saving hundreds of thousands of dollars and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. The first bus is expected to hit the…
Local foundation awards more than $209K in grants to nonprofits
The Hutchinson Community Foundation announced and handed out the 2019 Fund for Hutchinson grant awards Thursday morning. The event was held at the Crystal Ballroom at The Burt. Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber President Debra Teufel accepts an award Thursday morning. Established…
Douglas County Commission approves permit for rural event space
A rural Douglas County family now has the authority to build and operate an event center on their land, despite some neighbors voicing opposition to their plans. The Douglas County Commission unanimously approved issuing a conditional use permit to Eugene…
With assurance Overland Park won’t turn into Las Vegas, city OKs huge light display
Putting fears aside about Overland Park losing its suburban feel, the planning commission this week greenlighted massive, moving digital displays on top of four office buildings, the first such permanent project to come to the city. Developer Kenneth Block wants…
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