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Ice rink at City Park officially open
The Manhattan Parks and Recreation officially opened the ice rink at City Park on Monday for the season. Aquatics Specialist Sydni Baker spoke with KMAN saying they will kick off the season after the Veterans Day Parade. Baker says some…
Haysville opens new dog park
Dog owners in Derby won’t have to wait for the opening of Decarsky Park next year to enjoy a nearby dog park. The Haysville Dog Park at Dorner Park, 400 W. 79th St. S, opened up to the public on…
Sprint and the 1Million Project Announce Major Expansion of Initiative to Give Device and Anytime Internet Access to Every Eligible High Schooler in the Atlanta Metro
Sprint (NYSE: S) and the 1Million Project Foundation today announced new, significant investments to support Atlanta area high school students who lack home internet access and face unnecessary challenges to do their homework and reach their full potential. Doug Michelman,…
National debt surpasses $23 trillion mark, adds $4.1 billion more in one week
The national debt has surpassed $23 trillion for the second time, adding $4.1 billion in one week. It broke the $23 trillion mark on Nov. 1 for the time in history, barely nine months after the debt broke records surpassing…
1% City Sales Tax Funds To Cover River Street Repairs
Voters within the Eureka City limits went to the polls last Tuesday knowing that regardless of the outcome, River Street repairs would begin in 2020. Residents voted in favor of the one-cent sales tax, that will increase sales tax by…
USD 308 School Board approves strategic plan
The USD 308 School Board took an important step toward creating a new strategic plan Monday. The board approved mission and vision statements for the district and core values. Members have been working on the statements for nearly a year.…
Cerner Corporation cuts more jobs in Kansas City
The layoffs announced Tuesday come after the North Kansas City-based company laid off 255 workers in early September. The health care information technology company said the job reductions comes as it looks for ways to diversify its current operations. Cerner…
Lansing project selected for cost share program
A Lansing road improvement project has been selected for a new Cost Share Program being offered by the Kansas Department of Transportation. The project will pay for improvements to the intersection of Kansas 7 Highway and Eisenhower Road. Lansing Public…
Topeka mayor, council adopt new city flag
Topeka’s mayor and city council voted 8-1 Tuesday evening to adopt a new city flag featuring a white five-pointed star at Topeka’s site on the state map. Mayor Michelle De La Isla and Councilmen Brendan Jensen and Mike Padilla spoke…
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