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Scott City adopts new policy on property tax payments
Following the county’s lead, the Scott City Council has adopted a resolution that will aid the county in the collection of back taxes. The city is joining with the county in forcing property owners who are delinquent in their tax…
‘There’s so much love at this theater.’ Chestnut, an Olathe gem, shines after 21 years
It took joy, creativity and a whole lot of support from family to make Chestnut Fine Arts Center the success it has become over the past 21 years. The 102-seat performing arts center in the heart of Olathe has presented…
Douglas County Commission hears proposal to change county’s rules for dividing rural land
Douglas County leaders discussed a slate of proposed changes to the county’s zoning regulations on Wednesday, including a measure that would allow for more public feedback before rural land could be divided into residential lots. Zoning Director Tonya Voigt and…
Mulvane library to host Astro Family Night
The Mulvane Public Library will host a free community event called “Astro Night” in October. The family-friendly event will feature live music from Reach for the Sky, a space presentation and telescope viewing with the Kansas Astronomical Observers, crafts, yard…
Kansas State Fair attendance up from 2018
The Kansas State Fair announced that they saw an increase in attendance for this year’s event from last year. Officials say the great weather, along with new programming helped boost Kansas State Fair attendance by about 3 percent in 2019.…
Ambulance service covers all of the county
Junction City provides ambulance service including EMT’s and paramedics for all of Geary County. Junction City Fire Chief Terry Johnson said they average about 3,000 calls per year for EMS so they reach about 10% of the community every year.…
Wichita baseball stadium a month away from installing grass
Every day gets Wichita a step closer to professional baseball returning to the city. With the home schedule released Wednesday, the new stadium continues to make progress towards completion. A team of 200 construction workers busy playing the sport they…
Community spirit brings big benefits to tiny town
Getting to a doctor or even buying groceries can be tough in rural Kansas, especially if you’re elderly. But this tiny town of 800 has made it handy, with almost everything you need in one spot. Just past Minneola’s friendly…
A new twist: Moundridge student’s invention wins national competition
Logan Wulf is a typical, active fifth grader who recently earned national recognition with his science fair project. Science is one of Logan’s favorite subjects at school. “I like doing STEM and building things,” Logan said. After class, he plays…
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