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3.4 magnitude earthquake near Hutchinson is Reno County’s third quake of the day
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake centered near Hutchinson was the third quake of the day to shake the ground in Reno County, geologists say. The 3.4 magnitude quake struck at around 4:39 p.m. Wednesday just southwest of Hutchinson, according to Kansas…
Renewable energy prospects to blow through county
An energy expert came to town Tuesday, to introduce herself to county leaders in hopes to get their blessings concerning the possibility of a new energy line passing through. Brittany Bruce, associate project manager, representing NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, a…
New Indian Creek Library welcomes public with bright spaces, kid-pleasing features
Hundreds of people turned out on a drizzly morning Oct. 19 for the long-awaited opening of the new Indian Creek Library at 16100 W. 135th St. The $19 million library, designed by Gould Evans, is packed with some of the…
As recycling costs climb, officials weigh options
One Butler County community has already stopped its recycling program. Another is weighing its options. Less than two months after El Dorado end- ed its recycling program citing rising market costs, Augusta officials are deep in discus- sion about what…
FSCC looks to save money with refinancing certificates
Fort Scott Community College officials are looking to save money through refinancing of debt service. The FSCC Board of Trustees and college administrators on Monday discussed the benefits of refinancing certificates of participation used to fund the building of the…
Geary County Fish & Game Association will explore interest in forming a school trap shooting team in Junction City
The Geary County Fish & Game Association has scheduled a meeting for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24 to explore the level of interest in forming a school trap shooting team in Junction City. The meeting will be held at…
County honors two Deputies for their life saving efforts
Geary County officials have honored two Deputies, James Garcia and Cayla Da Giau, for their life saving efforts at Milford Lake in the early morning hours of June 8th. The Sheriff’s Department said the Deputies were dispatched to Auld Road…
Adding a wind farm to Marion County still concerns landowners
A fight against a wind farm in Marion County continues after some residents said they were not notified of changes to the zoning or updates on the project. Amy Stutzman built her log cabin in 2016 just feet away from…
Nickerson hires new city clerk
Nickerson City Clerk Robin Schmitt is resigning after working at City Hall for more than eight years, to take a job in the Rice County Treasurer Rita Smith’s office. The Nickerson City Council accepted Schmitt’s resignation Monday night and hired…
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