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State Fair Manager says they’re ready for this years event
The Kansas State Fair goes underway Friday in Hutchinson and General Manager Robin Jennison will have his first fair as the manager. So are they ready for the 10-day event? “I think we are,” said Jennison. “You know I was…
Finance director plans to resign
The Fort Scott City Commission learned Tuesday night that Rhonda Dunn, director of finance for the city since September 2018, plans to resign to pursue another opportunity. During his report to the commission, City Manager Dave Martin said Dunn is…
Wichita to join lawsuit against pain-killer industry
Wichita plans to join a massive lawsuit against opioid makers, distributors and pharmacies. The Wichita Eagle reports that the city council approved a law firm Tuesday to represent it in federal litigation in Ohio, where the flood of litigation over…
Douglas County Commission authorizes staff to explore buyouts for flood-prone properties
Some county residents whose homes have been repeatedly damaged by flooding may have the opportunity to use federal and local funds to move to a safer area. But the number of people who will get the opportunity will likely be…
Lawrence City Commission defers action on new comprehensive plan that includes controversial growth policy
City leaders have deferred action on the proposed Lawrence-Douglas County comprehensive plan in order to further discuss a new growth policy that some think could increase the cost of housing. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission…
County Update: What you need to know about Real ID and renewing your driver’s license in Johnson County
Obtaining or renewing a Kansas driver’s license, a service provided by the state of Kansas, has greatly improved in Johnson County in the past year since the opening of the third Driver’s License Bureau by the Kansas Department of Revenue’s…
New grant to increase access to local play spaces
The City of Garden City has been selected to receive a $30,000 play space grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and The Walt Disney Company. According to a media release, this investment supports NRPA and Disney’s combined…
Skyline USD 438 purchases school supplies for all students
When school started at Skyline USD 438 on Aug. 26 in Pratt, students began using a wide variety of supplies necessary classrooms to function. For the second year in a row, nearly all those supplies were provided by the district.…
Wichita event to bring people ‘Out of the Darkness’
An event later this month will raise awareness about the issue of suicide in the community. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, AFSP, says suicide rates in Kansas are on the rise, with one person dying every 16 hours. Suicide…
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