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Divided county commission OKs move regarding pickleball courts
Issues regarding pickleball courts that will be built in southwest Topeka once again brought division Thursday among members of the Shawnee County Commission. Commissioners voted 2-1 that morning to seek quotes from companies interested in contracting with the county to…
Campaign at Fort Hays State approaches $100 million donation goal
Fort Hays State University Thursday announced progress in its effort to reach a $100 million donation goal. That $100 million goal is par of the Journey Campaign in which money raised will go tot scholarships, athletics, academics and student life.…
Junction City one cent sales tax renewal will be on the ballot for voters in November
A one cent sales tax will be on the ballot in Junction City in November. It will continue the current sales tax that began January 1, 2011 but is due to expire on December 31, 2020. City Manager Allen Dinkel…
Annual Tumbleweed Festival begins Friday evening
The annual Tumbleweed Festival gets underway this weekend featuring food, music and children’s activities. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the great atmosphere of the West Green at Lee Richardson Zoo for the three day event August 23, 24 and…
California philanthropists give $1M gift to McPherson College
McPherson College has announced a gift of $1 million from Richard and Melanie Lundquist, noted California philanthropists. According to a media release, the gift recognizes the work of renowned car restorer, Paul Russell and Company, and was announced at a…
Great Bend voters to decide fate of 2019 school bond
Residents in Great Bend received the 2019 school bond election ballot in their mailboxes Wednesday. It is a two-question ballot and question one must pass in order for question 2 to pass. “It would show the support we have in…
New Wichita police patrol: No guns, no badges; but golf carts, eyes and ears
The newest patrol in the Wichita Police Department doesn’t have guns, or badges, or Tasers, or Mace — just golf carts, polo shirts, ID cards, cell phones and, most importantly, their eyes and ears. And they don’t get paid. Meet…
Do the small discount stores help or hurt communities?
As small discount stores proliferate across the state and country, some communities are taking a hard look at the economic and social impact of those businesses. In February 2018, the Buhler City Council voted against rezoning an area across the…
Coffey County Hospital holds free Alzheimer’s education series
Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia affect nearly all families at some point. Coffey County Hospital brings a free 12-session program for anyone who wants to learn more about memory disorders and caring for a loved one. Experts at the Alzheimer’s Association…
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