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The economy is helping Derby’s fiscal picture
A combination of factors has led to the city of Derby having more money in its general fund balance than originally projected. It has $1.6 million additional, which is due to a number of staff vacancies, lower expenses and higher…
High water forces Hutchinson Zoo to close
High water in central Kansas is forcing the Hutchinson Zoo to close for the first time in more than a decade. Zoo Director Ryan VanZant says the closing earlier this week was mostly for safety. Some sidewalks, exhibits and playing…
Ellis Co. Commission puts brakes on sales tax talk
Citing a lack of time to reach out to the public and disagreement among commissioners on the size of a potential sales tax, the Ellis County Commission voted against a quarter-cent sales tax proposed at Monday’s meeting. They will also…
More of Clay County Park succumbs to rising flood waters of Milford Lake
Clay County Park Manager Mike Carney painted a dire picture of how flood waters from Milford Lake are affecting the park in Wakefield. Carney met with Commissioners on Monday to discuss the effects of the flood waters. He reported that…
Rain costing Clay county; sealing delayed to pay for road rock
Clay County Highway Administrator Ronnie Tremblay reported to commissioners on Monday that the rain has had quite a toll on roads in the county. Commissioners granted permission to delay the sealing of 10 additional miles in the Idana area this…
With survey, historic district ready for next step in Clay Center
Clay Center has something special, a real treasure with it’s historic downtown, and it’s something worth preserving through a historic downtown district, an expert who has completed a survey on the downtown told those in a meeting on Tuesday. In…
‘All but two campsites are closed’: Flooding at Cheney Lake impacts Memorial Day plans
As Cheney Lake continues to rise, hundreds of Kansans are changing their Memorial Day plans due to flooding. "I've never seen Cheney like this," Hutchinson resident Danielle Hunt said. Avid lake-goer Hunt said every year, her family and friends spend…
Harvey county flooding continues
As floodwaters continue to move, Harvey County officials continue to move barricades around the county. “This road was passable yesterday afternoon, and it’s come up since then,” said Jim Meier, Harvey County Road & Bridge Superintendent. “It’s hour to hour.…
Halstead Fire Department performs water rescue; river still rising
With many roads surrounding Halstead and across Harvey County underwater, officials urge drivers not to get impatient and make risky decisions to drive through flooded roads. At about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Halstead Fire Department was dispatched out to rescue…
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