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Trans Am cyclists will enter Kansas soon
Participants in the Trans American Bike Race left Astoria, Ore., Sunday morning and are expected to cross through Kansas as early as Friday. Riders in this event will enter Kansas from Colorado on K-96 highway and will likely be traveling individually…
Take a Walk and Listen to Merriam’s Interactive History Tour
Merriam is home to a fascinating history. The best way to explore our local history is with the help of a personal tour guide. The Otocast App is the perfect travel companion to do just that! Whether you’ve lived here…
County seeks info from residents on flood damage
Reno County officials are asking residents in the county who suffered damage from flooding to fill out a damage report that can be included in applications for potential state and federal aid. Emergency Management Director Adam Weishaar said they would…
Ellis County OKs fireworks in rural areas
It’ll be OK to shoot fireworks in the rural areas of Ellis County over the July 4 holiday. Fireworks will be allowed Tuesday, July 2, Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4., from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. “In the…
Two USD 409 educators earn special honors
The recent induction of two USD 409 educators into the Kansas Teacher Hall of Fame has set a precedent for a statewide honor. Class of 2019 Inductees Dr. Susan Myers, outgoing superintendent of Atchison Public Schools and Tricia Regan, longtime…
The city passes a new $20 million dollar aquatic plan
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Wichita public swimming pools that were at risk of closing will undergo improvements. The city council passed the new aquatics plan today, costing about 20 million dollars. McAdams pools, one of the many pools over 50-years-old in…
Wichita’s Eisenhower airport receives second grant, bringing total to over $15 million
Eisenhower National Airport has received two federal grants totaling over $15 million. The city of Wichita announced Tuesday that the Wichita Airport Authority has received an $8.6 million Federal Aviation Administration grant for work on the longest runway at Dwight…
Jones Development plans 60-acre industrial business park in Olathe
A new industrial business park could be coming to Olathe. Dubbed the Olathe Commerce Center, the project would sit on about 66 acres of green space at Dennis Avenue and South Grant Street, with access to nearby Kansas Highway 7…
Boil water advisory issued for Conway Springs
CONWAY SPRINGS, Kan. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issues a boil water advisory for the city of Conway Springs in Sumner County. KDHE says the advisory is necessary because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure…
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