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KWA learns of northwest Kansas water conservation efforts
Recently the Kansas Water Authority (KWA) met in Goodland under the new direction of Constance (Connie) Crittenden Owen who was appointed Chair this past summer by Governor Kelly to lead the KWA. “My experience as a licensed attorney practicing Kansas…
A divided Federal Reserve cuts key rate for 2nd time this year
A sharply divided Federal Reserve cut its key benchmark interest rate for a second time this year while saying it’s prepared to continue doing what it deems necessary to sustain the U.S. economic expansion. The Fed’s move will reduce its…
County will take care of poor farm cemetery
An old, neglected cemetery on Old Mill Rd., once part of the county poor farm, will be mowed and maintained now that county officials have discussed the land is the county’s responsibility. County clerk Tina Spencer told commissioners Monday she…
Newton makes commitment to future library project
Newton has hired a design and fundraising firm for what will likely be a new library project. The commission approved accepting a contract with HBM Architects at a special meeting Wednesday night at 5 p.m. concerning the upcoming project. The…
County uses rail cars for bridges
Work began Tuesday on unloading and placing two of four railroad flat car panels that will form the base of two bridges being replaced northwest of Edna. The bridges are on 6000 Road west of K-101, the highway that goes…
Thomas County voters approve sales tax to complete criminal justice center
Voters in Thomas County Tuesday night approved a one-quarter-cent sales tax increase. The additional money will go to complete the criminal justice center in Colby ... Unofficial results show the sales-tax increase passing by a margin of 700 to 412.…
Pottawatomie County Commission approves disaster emergency proclamation; will submit application for Kansas Department of Transportation grant
The Pottawatomie County Commission approved a proclamation of a State of Local Disaster Emergency during their meeting Monday Morning. This is in response to sinkholes that recently formed along Hayes Drive due to flooding a couple weeks ago. The commission…
USD 250 bond project is complete
Walking through the entryway, Pittsburg High School is nearly unrecognizable in comparison to years ago. What was once low ceilings and closed-in space is now a tall, brightly lit area which welcomes students, staff and guests into the building. PHS…
Four Olathe middle school students collecting goods for kids at school with special needs
Four metro girls are spending some of their lunch hour collecting supplies for a special needs class at Mission Trail Middle School in Olathe. "The whole reason why we're doing this project is because we're reading 'Flower for Algernon.' The…
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