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These are the best hospitals around Kansas City, according to national rankings
The University of Kansas Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital again topped U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of best hospitals in Kansas City. North Kansas City Hospital and AdventHealth Shawnee Mission (formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center) also earned high marks in…
Roadblocks to Pittsburg’s Housing Plans
Over the past several months, concerned Pittsburg residents living near the planned Silverback Landing housing addition have raised a wide range of concerns about the development. At a Pittsburg City Commission meeting in June, resident Bill Strenth spoke during the…
Pottawatomie County commissioner meets President Trump
Commissioner Dee McKee with President Donald Trump On a recent trip to speak to the president’s cabinet, a Pottawatomie County commissioner was able to meet with President Donald Trump. Commissioner Dee McKee was in DC last week to talk to…
‘Meet Ike and Mamie again’: Eisenhower Museum reopens after a year of renovations
After a year of construction at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, renovations offer visitors the chance to meet Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie, through a new lens. The museum, 200 S.E. 4th St., was renovated with the…
Restaurant corridor values drop, homeowners to cover more tax burden
Hutchinson taxpayers will experience a shift in the local tax burden next fiscal year as leases on several commercial properties along the 17th Avenue corridor start to show their age. Following reappraisals by the Reno County Appraiser’s office, commercial property…
Attorney files to move wind-project suit to federal court
The attorney for a wind-project developer has filed to move a lawsuit to federal court. The attorney for the Neosho Ridge Wind project filed a notice late Friday afternoon seeking to move a lawsuit against the project from the 31st…
City to crack down on nuisance vehicles
The city of Osawatomie is mobilizing this fall to rid the community of inoperable vehicles that are violating city nuisance regulations. On Sept. 1, city officials will begin notifying persons or property owners found to have a motor vehicle deemed…
Newton Police: Look out for door-to-door solicitors claiming to raise funds for department
The Newton Police Department warns of a door-to-door fundraising effort that might be a scam. Even if this isn't a scam and they mean well, police say the solicitor isn't doing this legally and does not represent the Newton PD.…
Topeka Metro to share facts at meetings about cuts in service
The Topeka Metro bus service on Thursday will hold the first of three meetings in which it will share information and accept public input about reductions in service it plans to make beginning later this year. ... Topeka Metro announced…
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