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Large crowds attend junior water rights meeting in St. John
The fate of junior water rights in a five county area covering the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge Impairment Administration Zones has been delayed so more work can be done to solve the issue of agriculture water usage and water needs…
Chanute schools not immune to vaping crisis
The national trend of teenager vaping hasn’t left Chanute untouched, with both Royster Middle School Principal Don Epps and Chanute High School Principal Brian Campbell reporting that it is an issue in their respective schools. Epps has confiscated one vaping…
New road funding program draws lots of interest
State transportation officials advised Monday that a new cost-share program that Reno County officials hope will pay for half the cost of replacing the 43rd Avenue bridge has drawn close to 100 competing applications. In total, the Kansas Department of…
Colorful Wamego water tank wins People’s Choice award
A colorful water tank just west of the Pottawatomie County town of Wamego has come in first place in a national contest that generated nearly 20,000 online votes. The tank, painted in various shades of red, yellow and green with…
Farmers face water right issues in Central Kansas
Three local counties are facing water right issues in Central Kansas and it has young farmers worried about their future. “It’s not right,” said farmer Darrell Wood. Fourth-generation farmer Darrell Wood is worried about the future for his sons. “I…
Ten Ways to Protect Your City from Cyberattacks
Every hour, 26% of local governments report a cyberattack. But according to a new NLC analysis, done in partnership with the Public Technology Institute, nearly a quarter don’t have a cybersecurity plan that is designed to protect government information systems…
Kansas schools receive federal grants for student safety
Three Kansas school systems have received federal grants to help make students safer, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said. The money for Kansas is part of more than $85 million the Department of Justice has awarded nationally to bolster school security…
Hays Symphony Orchestra presents 4th annual Halloween concert
Looking for a fun, free and educational Halloween celebration that people of all ages will enjoy? Join the Hays Symphony Orchestra at the upcoming Halloween Children’s Concert at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Fort Hays State University’s Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts…
Liberal School District copes with losses, plans to rebuild in wake of arson fires
The Liberal School District is working to return to normalcy and plans to rebuild after two arson fires destroyed its bus barn, elementary gymnasium and former high school building last month. Liberal students came back to school on Oct. 8…
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