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District assesses next steps after gun found at Maize High. Third student arrested
The Maize school district plans to discuss additional security measures after a gun was found in a backpack at Maize High School on Thursday. It also plans to add more police officers during Maize High’s homecoming activities this weekend, Superintendent…
Mural City
A new art piece, titled "Greetings from Winfield," has been installed at 820 Main St., adding a vibrant and welcoming touch to the downtown area. The project was commissioned by Frontier Investment Group to cover a vacant display window and…
City of Riley considering merging fire operations with Riley County
The city of Riley is considering merging its fire department with Riley County Fire District No. 1 as the city struggles to recruit and retain volunteer firefighters. Discussions between the city and county began in August after council members were…
Moran store’s fate tenuous
The future of Marmaton Market is uncertain as mounting debt and weak sales threaten to shutter Moran’s only grocery store. At a public meeting Wednesday evening, board members and residents gathered to weigh options for keeping the store open, acknowledging…
LaHarpe talks sales tax, mobile home rules
LaHarpe voters will decide in November whether to approve a 1.5% sales tax for street repairs and other capital projects. City Council members approved a resolution Wednesday, putting the question on the ballot. The city’s 1% sales tax expired in…
Girard Council considers burning ordinance
The Girard City Council is soon expected to make a decision on which burning ordinance to move forward with. The council mulled over three ordinances during Monday’s regular meeting. City administrator Johanna O’Brien presented three ordinances. Two were very similar…
Valley Center City Administrator Brent Clark Announces Resignation
Brent Clark, City Administrator for the City of Valley Center, has announced his resignation effective October 24th, 2025. Clark has accepted a position with SEH, Inc. to serve as the Civil Client Service Manager. Clark has served as City Administrator…
Governor Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff until sundown on Sunday, September 14
Today, in remembrance of Charlie Kirk, Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, and all victims and survivors of political violence, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be lowered to half-staff…
KS Court of Appeals: Car Damages from Potholes
This panel is unanimous in our opinion of potholes: they are abysmal. But, in Kansas, making a successful claim against a city for damages resulting from a driver hitting a pothole is a different subject that requires compliance with the…
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