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Ford County Sheriff urges caution with letter
In a news release from Ford County Sheriff Bill Carr, a letter has been received in the mail calling for recipients to sign up for a program called Nextdoor. Carr in the release raised concerns with the letter stating, it…
New program helps paras become teachers
Scheduling, admittedly, was a big part of why Carla McConnell got into education in the first place. While she volunteered with the booster club at Newton’s Sunset Elementary once her children started attending the school, she graduated to a bigger…
Artist hopes mural inspires others
Inspired by a similar painting in Nashville, Anita Pierce put her own spin on her latest mural creation. “I saw the one they did in Nashville with Taylor Swift,” Pierce said. “I said, ‘Ottawa (needs one).’ I had the opportunity…
More than a hundred Corvettes roll into western Kansas
More than a hundred Corvettes spent the night in western Kansas on Sunday. The Thomas County Sheriff's Office posted a photo a deputy captured of the sports cars parked outside the local Holiday Inn. The cars are a part of…
Shawnee to decide on nondiscrimination ordinance
The Shawnee City Council is expected to vote Monday on a nondiscrimination ordinance that would protect sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnant women from discrimination. So many residents packed the council's chamber that seats had to be added. More than…
KDOT hosting local consult meetings
The Department of Transportation wants to know what you think about Kansas roads. KDOT is holding a series of local consult meetings. Today they were in Topeka. Transportation Deputy Secretary Maggie Doll said most people they’ve met with just want…
Chanute deals with new costs for fiber optic
Chanute city commissioners contemplated the issue of fiber optic internet service to homes during Monday evening’s meeting after bids for the project came in higher than expected. City Manager Jeff Cantrell previously brought the question to the commission about fiber…
City updates ordinances on CBD oil, guns, driver’s licenses, scooters
A few new laws will be on the books in Hays and around Kansas, with the annual updating of the city’s criminal code and traffic ordinances by the League of Kansas Municipalities. The League’s update normally doesn’t make sweeping changes,…
Strategic Doing meetings set for Ellis, Rooks and Trego counties
The Heartland Community Foundation, which serves Ellis, Rooks and Trego counties, has scheduled the next round of Strategic Doing meetings for each county. Strategic Doing is an engaging process that actively helps residents implement their ideas for community improvement projects.…
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