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Historic flooding leaves Nickerson streets looking more like canals
NICKERSON, Kan. Historic flooding in Nickerson has made getting in and out of the Reno County town difficult. As of Wednesday a road closure remained for truck traffic from K-14/K-96 and Wilson Road exit to the west end of Nickerson. A…
NE Kan. dam expected to fail, send floodwaters over U.S. 36, Golden Eagle Casino
By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph Post Kansas Dept. of Agriculture photo A dam south of Sabetha, Kansas is expected to fail this afternoon, sending floodwaters downstream on the Delaware River. The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flash…
Local leaders talk about mental health access, breaking down barriers and creating awareness
Mental health and access to proper treatment are community issues that need to be addressed at all levels — from schools and law enforcement to homes and in state legislation — said several local leaders on Thursday in a panel discussion.…
Underground flooding causing nightmares for Barton County
While the water levels in Barton County rivers and streams has been impressive due to heavy rainfall the past week and a half, the flooding beneath the surface is causing just as much if not more problems than surface flooding…
Great Bend City Councilmember Somers resigns after accepting new job
Chad Somers On Thursday, May 30 Councilmember Chad Somers resigned his seat on the Great Bend City Council. Chad supplied a letter of resignation stating he has accepted a position that has independence standards by which he must abide. Councilmember…
Johnson County’s newest library is ‘a natural fit’ for growing Lenexa City Center
Lenexa City Center Library, the newest addition to the quickly-growing Lenexa City Center, will open Sunday. The library, at 8778 Penrose Lane, replaces the Lackman branch that previously served the area. The $21.1 million project adds to the list of grand openings in the…
County hears project pros, cons
ERIE – After a distraction by other issues – like one of the worst floods in Neosho County history – commissioners got back to the Neosho Ridge Wind project controversy at Thursday evening’s meeting. Commissioners heard from participating and non-participating…
Scott City to host first Renaissance Festival
Scott City’s inaugural Renaissance Festival, the first such event in western Kansas in recent memory, is already sparking buzz among the locals, said organizer Lindsey Singley. “I know people that have specifically bought costumes this year for this,” said Singley,…
New program addresses ‘mental health crisis’ in Wichita
On a call last week, officers shot and killed a man after he fired dozens of shots from his home. They later confirmed he had a known history of mental health issues. Wichita city leaders say there is a mental health crisis…
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