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Valley Center considering outdoor exercise equipment
The Valley Center Recreation Commission is considering the installation of an outdoor workout circuit with up to six pieces of equipment at the McCay Family Soccer Complex. The stations would include three stationary pieces of equipment and three that have…
Clearwater fire chief steps down from post, volunteer firefighters resign
The fire chief for the City of Clearwater stepped down from his post Tuesday night. The move followed an emergency meeting at City Hall. With the resignations of the fire chief and other firefighters in the city, Clearwater will now…
Fort Scott plans to work with Bourbon County to find health care solutions
City officials are putting plans in motion to address the impact of the city losing its hospital by the end of the year. City Manager Dave Martin talked to the Fort Scott City Commission Tuesday about working together with Bourbon…
Bourbon County Commissioners discuss impact of hospital closing
The upcoming closing of Mercy Hospital Fort Scott was announced the same day Jody Hoener punched the clock for the first time as Bourbon County’s economic development director. On Tuesday, commissioners said the announcement means the newly created economic development…
Garden City airport eyeing new terminal
The Garden City Commission unanimously approved a request for the consideration of funds for the construction of a new terminal at Garden City Regional Airport, a project that would result in an larger, updated facility that would allow the airport…
Harvey County trying new approach to limit health costs
The Board of Harvey County Commissioners approved changes Monday morning to the Harvey Healthy Rewards wellness program designed to get higher participation among county employees. Health Department Director Lynnette Redington said changes made by the wellness team encouraged more physical…
Miami County courthouse to undergo repairs to water-damaged plaster
A plaster restoration expert who helped restore Kansas City’s historic Midland Theater has been contracted to repair plaster damage in the stairwells, the courtroom and two offices of the Miami County Courthouse. Miami County commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 26 to…
Lawrence City Commission voices concerns about validity of community survey on police
While some Lawrence city commissioners said the results of a survey gauging the community’s interactions with and perceptions of Lawrence police were important to consider, they also expressed disappointment and frustration with the consultant’s methodology in conducting the survey. The…
Reno County Commission considering changes to economic policy
The Reno County Commission is considering a policy that would require businesses to meet certain conditions if they want incentives from the county. This policy would also apply to businesses that create five to nine jobs. County Administrator Gary Meagher…
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