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Geary Community Hospital officials identify key issues for potential county commission assistance for the hospital
This past week officials from Geary Community Hospital issued challenges to the Geary County Commission. A member of the governing body, Ben Bennett, said one is to advocate for medicaid expansion. “We’ve advocated for that with our elected representatives for…
County health plan seeks to deal with suicides, food deserts
Decreasing suicides and reducing the number of households that struggle to get enough food are among goals of a recently created health improvement plan for Shawnee County. The county health department is working to mobilize and engage community organizations and…
German delegation visits Lawrence to celebrate 30th anniversary of Sister Cities program
The world seems a little smaller thanks to a now 30-year relationship between Lawrence and its German sister city. The program has sent hundreds of students to live with host families in both countries, has facilitated regular visits from delegates,…
Lawrence seeking feedback on desired developments in low-income ‘opportunity zones’
The public will soon be able to provide input on what developments they would like to see in low-income areas of the city that have been designated as federal opportunity zones. There are two Lawrence census tracts designated as opportunity…
Deputy vs. deer highlights fall hazard
Cowley County law enforcement are warning drivers to be aware of deer near roadways now that the mating season is in full swing. Not even sheriff deputies can escape the wildlife darting in front of them. A Cowley deputy struck…
Tiny house project has big impact for small schools
Under the watchful eyes of their teachers, students drilled dozens of screws into metal frame after metal frame Wednesday morning at Ness City High School as they began a project that will provide vacation housing in Colorado and experience that…
Kansas farmers use tech to save water, increase growth
Father and son Ryan and Eugene Goering of Moundridge grow corn, soy and wheat. In the past, this team tried a variety of ways to save on output and to grow smarter. They used a few probes to decide how…
USD 489 foundation to raise money for security upgrades through dinner, auction
Tickets are now available for the second annual Hays USD 489 Dinner Show and Auction. Proceeds raised through the auction and dinner in part will be used to fund the completion of the district’s secure entrance project. The second phase…
Reno County Republicans make their pick for a new sheriff
Thursday night, the Reno County Republican Party had to make a choice between two current members of the Reno County Sheriff’s Office to fill the position as sheriff. The two choices, were Captain Darrian Campbell who currently heads the patrol…
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