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New bus-tracking app gaining popularity in USD 437
A new bus-tracking app debuts Tuesday for parents and students in the Auburn-Washburn district, transportation supervisor Mike Lopez told the USD 437 Board of Education at Monday night’s meeting. The app, Lopez explained, will allow parents and guardians to track…
Sedgwick County to pay more than $450,000 to woman hurt in crash with dump truck
Sedgwick County will pay more than $450,000 to a woman who suffered serious injuries when her car was hit by a county dump truck, officials said Tuesday. County government won’t appeal the damages awarded by a federal jury earlier this…
County fire chief named interim Ellis County administrator
Ellis County Director of Fire and Emergency Management Darin Myers was named interim county administrator Monday evening by the Ellis County Commission at their regular weekly meeting. The appointment is effective Thursday, Nov. 28, but Myers will work with departing…
European firm looks to develop wind farm in Labette County
A European energy company is looking to develop a wind farm in Labette County. The county, and a Labette County commissioner, received letters on RWE letterhead dated Oct. 11 from Brandon Hernandez, wind development manager for E.ON and RWE, Essen,…
New Reno County EMS Chief applauds local emergency response
The Reno County Commission met the county’s new EMS Chief on Tuesday as he sought to have a non-operating ambulance declared as surplus. After introducing himself as the new chief to replace retired chief Terry David, Dave Johnston said he…
Douglas County Commission to discuss plans to stop graffiti on underpasses
Underpasses in southern Lawrence have recently been marked with graffiti, which may lead to action from the Douglas County Commission. During their Wednesday meeting, commissioners will discuss ways to hinder future graffiti, possibly by adding murals to the underpasses. In…
Garden City Community College Esports Team Starts off Strong in Inaugural Season
Garden City Community College has joined the ranks of 29 other two-years schools across the country to host its very own esports team. Broncbuster esports – led by GCCC’s David Larsen from the Information Technology Department – has already boasted…
Possible water regulations cause concern for some in Stafford County
Some in Stafford County express concern about possible water regulations by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. This would involve getting additional water to the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge which, officials say, isn't getting enough water down its creeks. The department…
Local emergency manager participates in test program
The director of Leavenworth County Emergency Management recently had the opportunity to see the possible future of severe weather warning technology. Chuck Magaha was one of four emergency managers from across the country to participate in a weeklong testbed program…
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