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Dodge City Depot Theater Company put on hold
A theater company in Dodge City announced it has run out of funds, putting their employees out of work and the productions on pause. “They came in and basically told everyone to pack up their stuff and they were officially…
How a 276-person town in Kansas is turning an empty school into a business incubator
The residents of Hanston, Kansas, decided to try something new after school consolidation. ... Jeff Holste loves his commute. Every day he drives a quiet road to a high school building in Hanston, a small city in western Kansas surrounded…
Hanover to celebrate 150th
Hanover’s 150th is this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Friday with a beer mile run. A backyard grill out will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street, and a hot dog eating contest…
KDHE deems Nortonville water clear
The boil water advisory for Nortonville has rescinded, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced Tuesday morning. Laboratory testing samples collected from the city of Nortonville indicated there is no evidence of bacterial contamination and all other conditions that…
Franklin County considers $375K in building repairs
Franklin County commissioners heard proposals to repair several buildings during its Monday study session. Brandon Sands, maintenance director, laid out plans to fix several items in the historic courthouse, the jail roof and the HVAC system in the district court…
1,040 Kansans ignore school bus stop signs in 1 day
Kansas education officials are expressing concern that many motorists are ignoring a state law that requires them to stop when approaching a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children. A recent survey found 1,040 motorists illegally passed school…
Barton County surplus property sale set for Thursday
Looking to find a deal on automobiles, shop equipment, office equipment and more? Then be sure to attend the Barton County surplus sale and public auction this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at the county shop at 7th and Morphy in…
Hays First Care Clinic, Sheridan County to share in $1M grant to Kansas health centers
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies – today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is awarding $1,259,650 in Quality Improvement…
Reno County Commission discusses county administrator search
The Reno County Commission is still waiting on one search firm to present a proposal to the county for help in finding a replacement for County Administrator Gary Meagher. Meagher announced earlier this summer that he plans to retire later…
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