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Kansas A to Z: ‘H’ is for Boot Hill Museum
Boot Hill Cemetery, in which its museum rests, started in 1872 as an unofficial burial ground for various drifters who died in Dodge City. Most of these people died suddenly, with "their boots on" giving the name "Boot Hill" to…
Over 800 biking enthusiasts to visit Hays Monday; Moundridge city administrator Randy Frazer among them
It has been 17 years since riders from the annual Biking Across Kansas tour stopped in Hays, taking in the sights and sounds of the city. Even then it was only a portion of the amount of riders. This time,…
Newton to consider housing incentives
The initial incentive program would have the city set aside $100,000 to act as a safety net for licensed builders. A builder participating in the program would be reimbursed for the interest the builder paid on the construction loan for…
Wind farm decision delayed
After two lengthy evenings of testimony on the merits of a wind farm proposal — and reasons not to permit it — county planning and zoning commissioners tabled any decision until they meet again Monday evening.Each of the two nights…
Barbed wire fence spat may have citywide result
A dispute between neighbors over a barbed wire fence may result in the removal of all barbed wire fencing in the city limits. During the May 28 Marysville City Council meeting, Karen and Terry Hughes, Marysville, defended their right to…
Nickerson smallest city to host Rural Prosperity forum
Nickerson, with a population just slightly over 1,000, will be one of only two cities that is not a county seat and/or has a college that has been selected for a forum on Kansas Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers’ Rural Prosperity Tour.The…
“Taste of Kansas” Event to be Held in Chanute
MANHATTAN, Kan. — From the Land of Kansas brings to you its second annual agriculture experience dinner: “Taste of Kansas.” The dinner will allow guests to experience the diverse tastes of food grown, raised or produced in Kansas; meet Kansas agriculture producers…
Shawnee firefighters battle fire at Mill Valley High School
SHAWNEE, Kan. — Shawnee firefighters battled a fire Thursday night at Mill Valley High School. Fire crews were called about 9:30 p.m. to the 5900 block of Monticello Road. The school district said in a tweet that the "fire was…
Watershed structures and conservation practices help reduce flooding damages
Extreme rainfall events of May brought severe flooding and property damage to many residents in central and eastern Kansas. Floodwaters also caused traffic disruptions, including the closure of northbound lanes on the Kansas Turnpike. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service employees…
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