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Emporia City and Lyon County commissions discuss possible food council
The Emporia City and Lyon County commissions had a joint meeting Wednesday evening during which they discussed topics ranging from a possible food policy council to housing issues. Teresa Briggs, Daphne Mertens and Hannah Crowl of Healthier Lyon County addressed…
Geary County Sheriff arrested on suspicion of gifting county gun, misusing funds: KBI
Geary County Sheriff Tony Wolf was jailed on felony charges Thursday morning, on suspicion of gifting a county-owned firearm and misusing public funds. Agents of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation made the arrest in Wolf’s office in Junction City about…
Ellis County Commission candidates talk budget, economic development, promoting county
The three candidates running for the first district seat on the Ellis County Commission in the November general election took part in a debate Tuesday at Fort Hays State University. The financial future of Ellis County, the number of commissioners…
Hays artist pitches giant mural on Sternberg water tower
Artist Dennis Schiel envisions one of Hays’ giant water towers painted with a huge mural of the city’s signature branding logo, three people who aptly represent Hays’ pioneer and frontier history. Schiel this evening will ask the Hays City Commission…
County’s park board rejects proposal to built exit path from JCCC through Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park
Weeks of impassioned testimony and email writing have apparently paid off for neighbors of Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park. The county park board on Wednesday officially shot down a proposal for a gated exit through the park that Johnson County…
City of Hays expecting lower rates for employees’ health insurance
Some unusually good news for the city of Hays as it comes time for the annual renewal of the employees’ health insurance policy. Assistant City Manager Jacob Wood said the 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield premium is actually a decrease…
Chetopa council wants park curfew set
The Chetopa City Council has directed an ordinance to be drafted to set a curfew for Veterans Park. During an Oct. 2 meeting, council member Geraldine Castle recommended more police patrolling of the park at night as there have been…
Junction City Moves Forward on Rathert Field Turf Improvements
The Junction City Commission has approved an interlocal agreement with Geary County and USD 475 for improvements to Rathert Field. They include a new artificial turf for the infield, foul areas and warning track. Parks and Recreation Director Ed Lazear…
Tonganoxie City Council hears more plans for former TES land
Plans for the rest of the land at the former Tonganoxie Elementary School campus were discussed in more detail at Monday’s City Council meeting. The Tonganoxie City Council took steps forward at the last meeting with regards to the new…
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