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Welcome to Marysville: Newcomers & Networkers
People new to Marysville will have the chance to get connected and find out how things work in their community. Welcome to Marysville: Newcomers & Networkers takes place Thursday, September 25, from 5–7 p.m. at Venue 36, 1195 Pony Express…
Mud swallowed half of this Kansas lake. Engineers think they can fight back
Picture three-and-a-half football fields with earth piled onto them — piled as tall as the Empire State Building. That’s how much sediment flows into Tuttle Creek Lake each year. After decades of this, mud has eaten up so much space…
Housing, downtown top concerns in Colwich
In general, Colwich residents are quite satisfied with life there, but there are areas for improvement, they say. That was the main takeaway from a presentation at Monday evening’s City Council meeting by the Wichita firm of PEC, which surveyed…
Maize wants to build new commercial corridor to support growing population
The city of Maize wants in on the region's growth. Historically, the bedroom community has struggled to compete for retailers and commercial development against the neighboring city of Wichita and the NewMarket Square shopping center. "One of the biggest complaints…
The volunteer fire departments protecting rural Kansas face an emergency – finding enough joiners
Way back in 1963, as he tells it, Steve Hirsch’s father traveled farm to farm in the rural areas surrounding Simpson, Kansas, to gather signatures in support of a rural fire district. He got the support of all but one…
Investigation launched into TikTok trend in Columbus
The Columbus Police Department launches an investigation after local high schools partake in an "unsettling" TikTok trend. According to the city, a TikTok user posted footage of themselves allegedly urinating on playground equipment at the city park. Columbus officials ask…
Rose Hill adopts Wichita’s permanent water restrictions
Rose Hill residents will soon follow Wichita’s permanent outdoor watering rules as part of the city’s water contract. Starting Sept. 18, homes will be limited to set watering days based on address: odd numbers on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday; even…
Caldwell’s new-look downtown highlights the Ornate Box Turtle Capital of the World
Many people may not know, but Caldwell is the Ornate Box Turtle Capital of the World. The city is celebrating 40 years of the title by creating 12 unique pieces of art. "I think every aspect of town is kind…
Garden City approves nearly $50M for next phase of sports complex
Garden City leaders have approved nearly $50 million in STAR bonds to move forward with the second phase of the Sports of the World project. The new phase will add four competition softball fields, four baseball fields, and space for…
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