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Kansas has new academy to promote now-legal industrial hemp
A northeast Kansas businessman is opening a new academy to train farmers to grow industrial hemp now that its production is legal. Joe Bisogno’s belief in the crop’s potential inspired him to open America’s Hemp Academy in DeSoto, about 20…
Local pioneer helped found Salina, Minneapolis
A Salina road and a Minneapolis park are named after a pioneer who helped create the two cities in the 1800s. Israel Markley served on the first Saline County Commission before he built a mill on the Solomon River that…
Marion County attorney tabbed to be judge
Marion County attorney Courtney Boehm has been appointed district judge for Geary County, which is part of the Eighth Judicial District, according to Eighth Judicial District chief judge Michael Powers. There is no timetable for finding Boehm’s replacement, but there…
Developer told to lose his outhouse – or his whole house
An outhouse at a lake house has drawn fire from county authorities. Garry and Sharlyn Dunnegan, Wichita, had a house built at 8 Horseshoe Rd. complete with a private well and an outhouse. Garry Dunnegan is developer of Saddle Creek…
Hillsboro Community Hospital may face utility shutoff
After a $10,247.96 check bounced in December and with two additional months’ unpaid utility bills totaling $18,396.35, Hillsboro Community Hospital is in danger of having utilities shut off Jan. 4 because it is $28,644.31 in arrears. Hillsboro City Council met…
Garden City sees highest single-day snowfall amount in nearly 10 years
Most of western Kansas woke up to a winter wonderland on Thursday morning, as blizzard-like conditions blanketed the ground. The weather caused many businesses’ and roads to be closed, while many were also without power. “Our guys were out working…
County counselor says commissioner plans to resign; replacement will have to wait until Kelly is Governor
The 2nd District Neosho County Commissioner plans to resign at the end of January, the commission heard Friday morning. County Counselor Seth Jones said during Friday’s meeting that Commissioner Jennifer Orr intends to resign. Orr has not notified County Clerk…
Lenexa uses hotel tax revenues to cover costs of Public Market operations
With the Lenexa Public Market wrapping up its first full year of operation, city staff and leaders are making plans to keep the space financially stable for the next few years. The Lenexa council agreed in a 7-0 vote during…
City needs more housing starts
The Harvey County unemployment rate dropped as low as 2.8 percent in September. Recently, industry in the area has announced expansions and plans of having decent paying jobs, the kind that help pay mortgages on homes, if not support moderately…
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