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Kans for Kids announces grand opening
The new sign is up at 169 S. Main Street in Hoisington for Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer. Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation announces the grand opening of their new office at 169 S. Main, Hoisington, on Thursday,…
City Council takes second vote on electric scooters
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Electric scooters are back on the agenda this week, as Wichita City Council makes their second vote to bring the popular trend to town. Last week, the vote was delayed after a resident raised concerns about…
Newton creates housing incentive program
The Newton City Commission on Tuesday created a housing incentive program — one designed to help reduce the risk of losses by builders of spec homes that stay on the market. Under the program, the city will provide builders with…
Sewing skills thrive in Pratt County
PRATT — Sewing and quilting are not lost arts in Pratt County thanks to the efforts of Sue Buhler, longtime seamstress and sewing instructor, who last week helped seven Pratt area girls learn the craft during a quilting camp. The…
Seward County to review salary proposal
Recently, Seward County commissioners hired the consultant firm, The Arnold Group, to complete a compensation study in order to have a fair and consistent documented compensation system that compares market data relevant to the community and other municipalities. Commissioners likewise…
Wheat Harvest will be later than expected
Wheat this season isn’t the typical amber color that most farmers see this time of year and with heavy rainfall, it may be putting good crops in danger. Wheat harvest typically starts in early to mid June, but not this…
Athletic bond projects: High school gym remodel continues
The doors to the Derby High School gymnasium closed nearly two months ago for bleacher replacement. Now reaching the midpoint of the summer, the project is nearing its completion date and will be ready when school starts in August. USD…
Walmart to lease portion of former Amazon facility, on short-term basis, at the Coffeyville Industrial Park.
Montgomery County Action Council director Trish Purdon announced Monday morning that Walmart has agreed to lease a portion of the now-vacant and former Amazon.com facility at the Coffeyville Industrial Park. The lease agreement is on a six-month basis, which will…
Some Kansas towns in process of spraying to ward off mosquitoes
With the official start to summer approaching and mosquito populations growing, crews in some Kansas cities are in the process of spraying to try to keep mosquitoes at bay. There's an emphasis on mosquito-prevention measures as medical professional say they're…
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