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BPU celebrates 50th anniversary
Hundreds of people flocked to Main Street on Thursday evening to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the founding of the McPherson Board of Public Utilities (BPU). BPU used the 50-year anniversary as a chance to thank customers for their support…
Paper or plastic? That may not be your choice much longer at Wichita stores
Paper or plastic? It’s not a choice you may have much longer. Four women, including a fisheries scientist and a former City Council member, called on Wichita City Hall on Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags at Wichita stores. “Plastic…
Maize High students give back to community on 9/11 anniversary
It's been 18 years since the world stopped. Most of us remember exactly where we were on September 11, 2001. But Maize High School students, most of whom weren't even born yet, stepped out of the classroom Wednesday, to give…
Kansas school district prepares to sue over e-cigarettes
Officials at a Wichita-area school district say they are preparing to sue the makers, distributors and sellers of electronic cigarettes and vaping products. Goddard school board President Kevin McWhorter says the district has a responsibility to protect students from a…
Kids belong in school – September celebrates National Attendance Awareness Month
Karla Martinez, attendance and behavior interventionist at Great Bend High School, spoke to Freshman and Sophomore JAG-K students during class on Friday. Before helping students set attendance goals for the school year, Martinez first explained what truancy is and how…
‘It’s a manageable course.’ Lake Olathe Triathlon to highlight two-year renovation
On Sept. 21, the City of Olathe plans to put the spotlight on one of its newest attractions by drawing runners, swimmers and bicyclists to the area. The city will host the Lake Olathe Triathlon to highlight a two-year renovation…
‘Arrow’ signs on the way out in Topeka
The arrow-shaped “portable message center signs” that have been present for decades in Topeka will be banned here beginning in a little more than a year. Mayor Michelle De La Isla and city council members voted 9-1 late Tuesday, with…
First annual singing contest will celebrate city’s 150th
If you’ve got a good set of pipes, you might be able to win some cash in an upcoming singing contest. The Derby Recreation Commission is inviting residents to “sing their hearts out” next month at the first annual Derby…
Marion County roads need work, more to it though
Not only do the residents of Marion County say that the roads of the county need work, Marion County Road Engineer Brice Goebel, would agree. “I’ve only been here (in the position) since June 4. I’ve got tremendous amounts of…
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