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Partnership in Butler Co., allows Andover firefighters a chance to beat the heat
The heat is taking a toll on everyone including firefighters who overheat on scene. Many large fire departments have the luxury of a rehab vehicle that can cool firefighters off but some smaller departments have to get creative to get…
Great Bend streets evaluated, staff analyzing a plan for repairs
When the $6 million waterline replacement project was going on, the City of Great Bend realized maps of their streets that outline waterlines, sewer pipes, and other service lines were not correct. In an effort to save time and money…
Marysville to vote on allowing liquor sales on Sundays
Marysville City Council plans to vote at its July 22 meeting on a proposed ordinance to allow Sunday liquor sales in Marysville. The council discussed expanding hours at its July 8 meeting after learning that the city’s current ordinance doesn’t…
New company in Russell hopes to bring 900 jobs to the area
The city of Russell threw a party Thursday for a hemp-based business that could bring up to 900 jobs to the area. “We are very excited to be here,” said Elizabeth Grover with Mechanized Concepts from Utah. Russel city and…
Garden City Big Pool stays for 2020 season
The pool currently loses almost $1000 in chemicals and 200,000 gallons of water a day. Officials say that won’t change for the next swimming season and city commissioners voted to keep the pool open for one more year. “The commissioners…
Pretty Prairie opts out of aerial mosquito spray
A town in Reno county votes to opt out of an aerial spraying to control mosquitoes in the area. Pretty Prairie will not be sprayed for mosquitoes tonight. The town voted it down after some citizens voiced concerns. Reno County…
South Hutch to be included in aerial spraying
The South Hutchinson City Council voted in a special meeting Wednesday to be included in Thursday night's aerial spraying to kill adult mosquitoes. A blue-and-white twin-engine Piper Aztec was expected to depart about 8:50 p.m. Thursday from Hutchinson Regional Airport and…
Southeast Kansas facing mosquito problems following wet weather
In the wake of major storms this year, state officials have been conducting a statewide mosquito surveillance study, and the results are not looking particularly good for Crawford County."With all the flooding we’ve had there’s been an influx of mosquitoes,"…
USD 383 and Manhattan-Ogden NEA reach tentative agreement on teacher contracts
A tentative agreement has been reached on teacher contracts for the 2019-2020 school year between the Manhattan-Odgen USD 383 school district and the Manhattan-Odgen NEA. The district said in a Thursday release that the tentative agreement was reached July 11.…
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