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Is your community in need of a new swimming pool? Grants are available that could pay for 50%
The Kansas Department of Commerce has recently announced a grant program that could pay for 50% of a new swimming pool in Kansas communities. There will be several requirements (which aren't set in stone yet), including: communities must be be…
ACLU files motion opposing dismissal of Ford County voting access lawsuit
The ACLU filed a motion Friday opposing the dismissal of its voting rights case against Ford County Clerk Deborah Cox. The legal action requests additional polling places in Dodge City. “We aren’t asking for the moon,” said ACLU of Kansas…
It comes down to funding for K-96 project
Although there are a lot of unknowns with funding and a new Kansas Governor to take office in January, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce CEO Jan Peters is confident the road construction project along K-96 Highway from Nickerson to Lyons…
Area residents sound off on illegal leaf littering
Blowing or raking leaves onto city streets is prohibited in both Winfield and Ark City, but that doesn’t stop people from doing it. Area resident Jim Bossi called the CourierTraveler recently about the problem. Bossi, of Ark City, said he’s…
KCK police chief lived in county-owned house for little rent on ‘handshake’ deal
For almost a year, Kansas City, Kan., Police Chief Terry Zeigler has lived in a house owned by Wyandotte County. County residents, open government advocates and a Unified Government commissioner point to the fact that no written lease was in…
Retiring Douglas County administrator reflects on his 26 years
For more than a quarter of a century, Douglas County Administrator Craig Weinaug has looked out on South Park from his second-floor office in the southwest corner of the Douglas County Courthouse. He has not tired of the view from…
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber happy with commission’s decision
The Reno County Commission’s decision against a moratorium on the proposed wind farm in the county was good news for the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, which works to bring new industry to Kansas. Marcy Kauffman, director of membership, represented…
Topeka governing body to discuss public comment rules
The city’s governing body, consisting of the nine council members and Mayor Michelle De La Isla, plans to discuss but not act regarding proposed changes it plans to consider Dec. 18 to its rules and procedures. Those include increasing —…
Grant to aid in substance abuse treatment in Geary County
The Geary County Public Health Department has been notified about the award of an Opioid Overdose Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. This project will augment Central Kansas Foundation efforts in substance abuse treatment…
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