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Pott County appoints acting administrator
Pottawatomie County commissioners Monday appointed Chad Kinsley as acting county administrator, but made little headway in seeking a permanent successor to Robert Reece. Kinsley has served a number of years as management assistant of operations, administering the county’s public transportation…
Wichita police handing out flyers with scooter rules, citations to begin in August
It’s been two weeks since the launch of e-scooters in Wichita and while no citations have been given yet, city officials and officers are focusing on making sure you know the rules. Michael Tann, director of transit for the City…
3.1 magnitude earthquake rattles central Kansas
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.1 magnitude earthquake has rattled central Kansas. The quake was reported around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday about 5.6 miles southwest of the town of Solomon. No damage has been reported. Scientists say damage is not…
Moundridge couple turning farmhouse into restaurant
Joetta and Dave Whitcomb were looking for something to do after retiring. When friends told them of an old farmhouse for sale, they decided to turn it into a restaurant. When the Whitcombs first looked at the property, they were…
County approves study to address Little Ark flooding outside Buhler
The Reno County Commission Tuesday formally approved an agreement with a Wichita engineering firm to identify options and costs for reducing road flooding from the Little Arkansas River on a route into Buhler. The board also OK’d the creation of…
Textron Aviation joins WSU Innovation Campus to develop future workforce
Wichita State University and Textron Aviation, a Textron Inc. company, have announced the next step in ongoing collaboration efforts to develop the future of the aviation industry and next generation of employees when the company signed a long-term lease at…
Manley to resign as Saline County Administrator
Andrew Manley announced Tuesday morning his upcoming resignation as Saline County Administrator. Manley has accepted a new job as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for First Bank Kansas. Manley’s last day as County Administrator will be Aug. 29. He…
These are the best hospitals around Kansas City, according to national rankings
The University of Kansas Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital again topped U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of best hospitals in Kansas City. North Kansas City Hospital and AdventHealth Shawnee Mission (formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center) also earned high marks in…
Roadblocks to Pittsburg’s Housing Plans
Over the past several months, concerned Pittsburg residents living near the planned Silverback Landing housing addition have raised a wide range of concerns about the development. At a Pittsburg City Commission meeting in June, resident Bill Strenth spoke during the…
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