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Douglas County commissioners say they want to hire Plinsky as permanent county administrator
The Douglas County Commission kicked off discussions about finding a permanent county administrator on Wednesday, but a majority of commissioners said they believed they have already found one in Sarah Plinsky. Plinsky has been serving as the interim county administrator…
Tyson: We’re not going anywhere
Tyson Foods officials had a direct, simple message on Wednesday: We are not leaving. During a media event at the Heritage Inn, Tyson officials provided an update on current and future plans for the Tyson plant in Holcomb, a portion…
Wellington making moves for natural gas company
The Wellington City Council approved the annexation of land east of the city on which a renewable natural gas company plans to build a facility that would create 40 jobs within the first six months of its being built. The…
Peabody’s historic theater to be renovated
After being closed for the past five years, the Sunflower Theatre in Peabody has new owners and a group of community members committed to its renovation. Built in 1919, the Sunflower Theatre provided a performance space for vaudeville acts, talent…
Lawrence City Commission expresses support for plastic and paper bag fee or ban; more research will be done
City leaders indicated Tuesday that they are interested in pursuing a proposal to charge people for disposable grocery and shopping bags in an effort to reduce waste and help the environment. As part of a study session, the Lawrence City…
Wichita’s vulnerable water system concerns state agency, emails show
It’s unclear how Wichita plans to provide safe drinking water if its water system shuts down, according to a letter the state’s environmental agency sent the city. The state has not approved the city’s emergency water supply plan, saying the…
Council names city’s new fire chief
Preston Williams was officially named Marion fire chief at Monday’s city council meeting. Williams has been with Marion fire department since March 2016 and was on the Ellsworth fire department three years prior to moving to Marion. A chemical applicator…
Wellington making moves for natural gas company
The Wellington City Council approved the annexation of land east of the city on which a renewable natural gas company plans to build a facility that would create 40 jobs within the first six months of its being built. The…
Kansas approved for new type of drone flight
A Kansas drone research and development team will soon use an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to “fly a nine-mile track to evaluate technologies to inspect power lines in rural Kansas” in a first-of-its-kind drone flight, according to a recent Kansas…
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