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Sirens weren’t activated when a tornado hit Marysville early Friday
The National Weather Service is investigating why a warning wasn’t issued in Marysville, Kansas, when a tornado hit the city early Friday morning. The tornado developed on the southwest side of the town and went through the town about 3:45…
Pottawatomie County officials considering housing study as recommended by FHRC
A housing needs assessment is being recommended for Pottawatomie County by the Flint Hills Regional Council. Pott County Zoning Enforcement Officer Stephan Metzger says he was contacted by the council who has received funding from the Department of Housing and…
Haven residents asked to restrict water use to avoid adding additional water to sewer system
The city of Haven is extending water use restrictions through 5 p.m. on May 31 to take the load off the city sewer system. The effort will lessen the amount of water entering the city’s wastewater sewer system. Officials say…
More Kansas counties added to governor’s disaster declaration
Hodgeman and Linn have been added to the state of disaster declaration signed by Governor Laura Kelly on May 9 which brings the total to 49 counties. The declaration also includes: Allen, Anderson, Barber, Barton, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Clark,…
Flood gate opened at Perry Lake
Several gathered Monday to watch water being released on Perry Lake in northeast Kansas. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers started the water release Sunday night. The lake is 23 feet above normal due to recent rain. Perry Lake is…
A rich history: Hermstein to retire as Harvey County register of deeds
Harvey County Register of Deeds Margaret Hermstein has seen it, and others have seen it, including researchers. It’s a vaporous apparition they think is of a woman who died in the hallway near the Deeds office. That goes along with…
Commerce Secretary learns that Scott County a ‘good investment’
While many rural communities - especially across Western Kansas - Scott City has set itself apart in terms of population and economic growth. That hasn’t gone unnoticed in Topeka as Secretary of Commerce David Toland spent three hours in Scott…
Scott City adopts mobile home inspections
After resolving some concerns about the extent to which building inspectors will inspect mobile homes, the Scott City Council has given unanimous approval to a new set of guidelines regarding permits and safety regulations. The new ordinance, which takes effect…
Incoming Lawrence city manager faced tough situations in Clayton, other roles in the region
As incoming city manager Craig Owens gave a driving tour of Clayton, Mo., he was sure also to drive outside Clayton’s bounds to a place starkly different from the city he has managed since 2008. Just outside the affluence of…
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