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Hospital debt refinancing to save taxpayers millions
Taxpayers will save more than $11 million over the next several years under a restructuring of the construction debt for the South Central Kansas Medical Center. The refinancing was approved Tuesday night by both the Building Commission and the City…
Opponents of wind project push for moratorium
ERIE – Controversy over the planned Neosho Ridge Wind project was calmer, or at least shorter, during Thursday evening’s Neosho County Commission meeting when commissioners heard from two people. Lori Whitworth, a spokesperson for the opposition, addressed the commission on…
City does not extend fireworks sales
OSAWATOMIE – A proposal to extend fireworks sales through July 6 failed to prompt a change in the city's ordinance. On Wednesday, June 26, City Council members voted unanimously not to amend the fireworks ordinance. A fireworks vendor had requested…
Kansas Lottery launches program for vending machine sales
TOPEKA — The Kansas Lottery is launching a pilot program to test vending machine sales. Lottery officials announced Wednesday that four self-service vending machines will be installed at retailers in Topeka. The first pilot site was installed Wednesday, with the…
Report: Nonprofit hospitals’ net worth soars as does Americans’ health care costs
The average family in the U.S. pays nearly $20,000 in 2018 on insurance premiums, deductibles and out-of-pockets costs, a new report produced by OpenTheBooks.com found. At the same time, salaries for administrators and executives at hospitals were as high as $21.6 million. Six CEO's…
Library celebrates 150 years of literacy
The Emporia Public Library is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2019. A century and a half is a long time to be alive and, as such, the library is steeped in history. It plays a major role in Emporia’s past,…
New K9 on the job for Greenwood County
After a lifetime of preparation, K9 Gilo (pronounced with a hard “g”) is ready to get to work as the newest member of the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office. The 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd-Belgian Malinois mix dog and his handler, Deputy Mike…
USD 253 holds public meeting to discuss September bond election
Emporia Public Schools held its first in a series of town hall meetings Thursday on the subject of an upcoming bond election. The district has been promoting the idea of a $78 million bond in hopes the public will vote…
It’s back to the drawing board after new Wichita rules fizzle in illegal firework enforcement
Ann Marie Buerkle of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission talks about fireworks safety. This video includes dramatic fireworks demonstrations. They suggest leaving professional fireworks to the professionals and celebrate safely. BY Last year was the inaugural run of the new…
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