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Funding available for watershed best management practices
Beginning July 1, 50 county conservation districts will have access to $300,000 through a new partnership between the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts, and Kansas Department of Health and Environment Watershed Management Section and Kansas Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies.…
Dangers lurk: City, health department warn of flood, standing water hazards
The City of Arkansas City and the City-Cowley County Health Department are teaming up to warn citizens about the hidden risk and dangers of flood waters. “We are aware of instances of children playing in standing water or flood water,”…
Historic flooding leaves Nickerson streets looking more like canals
NICKERSON, Kan. Historic flooding in Nickerson has made getting in and out of the Reno County town difficult. As of Wednesday a road closure remained for truck traffic from K-14/K-96 and Wilson Road exit to the west end of Nickerson. A…
NE Kan. dam expected to fail, send floodwaters over U.S. 36, Golden Eagle Casino
By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph Post Kansas Dept. of Agriculture photo A dam south of Sabetha, Kansas is expected to fail this afternoon, sending floodwaters downstream on the Delaware River. The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flash…
Local leaders talk about mental health access, breaking down barriers and creating awareness
Mental health and access to proper treatment are community issues that need to be addressed at all levels — from schools and law enforcement to homes and in state legislation — said several local leaders on Thursday in a panel discussion.…
Underground flooding causing nightmares for Barton County
While the water levels in Barton County rivers and streams has been impressive due to heavy rainfall the past week and a half, the flooding beneath the surface is causing just as much if not more problems than surface flooding…
Great Bend City Councilmember Somers resigns after accepting new job
Chad Somers On Thursday, May 30 Councilmember Chad Somers resigned his seat on the Great Bend City Council. Chad supplied a letter of resignation stating he has accepted a position that has independence standards by which he must abide. Councilmember…
Johnson County’s newest library is ‘a natural fit’ for growing Lenexa City Center
Lenexa City Center Library, the newest addition to the quickly-growing Lenexa City Center, will open Sunday. The library, at 8778 Penrose Lane, replaces the Lackman branch that previously served the area. The $21.1 million project adds to the list of grand openings in the…
County hears project pros, cons
ERIE – After a distraction by other issues – like one of the worst floods in Neosho County history – commissioners got back to the Neosho Ridge Wind project controversy at Thursday evening’s meeting. Commissioners heard from participating and non-participating…
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