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Kansas measles outbreak: Governor to provide update today in Garden City
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will join Kansas Department of Health and Environment leadership and local officials in Garden City for an update on the measles outbreak in Kansas. It will take place at 2 p.m., and KSN News will provide…
Ellinwood community wants to turn old hospital into veterans’ health center
The community of Ellinwood wants to convert a now-closed hospital into a behavioral health center for veterans. After a new hospital and clinic were built, discussions began about what to do with the old building, which was built in 1952…
24 years ago a devastating tornado struck Hoisington
On this day 24 years ago, the city of Hoisington in Barton County was struck by a tornado. On April 21, 2001, a tornado that would go on to be rated as an F4 on the discontinued Fujita Scale touched…
Wichita Fire Dept.’s new mascot Rigs replaces Sparky
After 25 years of service, Wichita Fire Department’s longtime mascot Sparky has officially retired — and on Saturday, the department introduced his furry successor. In a special event hosted by the Kansas Humane Society, WFD revealed the name and face…
School administrators, city govt. preparing for ICE crackdowns
A week after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained several people in parts of western Kansas, city leaders in Liberal are preparing for more detainments in the coming weeks. Liberal city leaders say because they don't know the whereabouts or…
Rose Hill schools now equipped with defibrillators
Rose Hill Public Schools says all of its buildings are now equipped with automated external defibrillators. The district purchased Phillips FRX units, which include child keys, making them easy to use and accessible to anyone in their facilities, and have…
Sedgwick County adjusts to federal grant cuts
The federal government has now cut grants for two Sedgwick County programs. One of the programs provides resources for young moms. The other, through COMCARE, helps to treat people experiencing psychosis for the first time. Shantel Westbrook, the director of…
Arkansas City introduces new logo with water and history themes
Arkansas City has introduced a new logo to represent the community’s heritage, landscape, and shared aspirations. The design includes a flowing “swoosh” element representing the Arkansas and Walnut Rivers, which will also be featured on new entrance signs. It complements…
Wichita ordinance cracked down on landlord retaliation, but few tenants have complained
A new ordinance allowing the city of Wichita to fine landlords who retaliate against tenants has yet to be put to use. Landlord retaliation can include an eviction or rent increase within six months of a tenant’s complaint to the…
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