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Harvey County rates transportation priorities
The Board of Harvey County commissioners reviewed transportation priorities Monday in preparation for a presentation for the Joint Legislative Vision Task Force meeting to be held Oct. 4 in Newton. County Administrator Anthony Swartzendruber said it was important for south-central…
Newton to consider scientific priority survey
Everybody wants something for nothing. A majority of Newton City Commissioners appeared to think that conducting a scientific survey to poll Newton residents on their priorities for the future would be a good idea. However, a sticking point seems to…
Hutch Housing Commission will address inspection program in October
The Hutchinson City Housing Commission will take a month before revisiting the rental registration and inspection program. The Housing Commission got an update on the decisions made by the City Council to keep the program in place, but made major…
Chairman of county commission argues against salary reduction
The chairman of the Leavenworth County is pushing back against the idea that salaries for commissioners should be reduced if the commission is expanded to five members. Currently, the Leavenworth County Commission has three members. But in November, voters will…
Great Bend celebrates new ownership of local healthcare provider
The University of Kansas Health System announced last April their intent of purchasing Great Bend Regional Hospital. The acquisition became official August 1, and Thursday afternoon a facility dedication happened with a “ribbon tying”. The ceremony included speakers, all of…
Shawnee joins local fire departments’ effort to prepare to fight Kansas wildfires
After two devastating wildfires in Kansas in the past two years, Shawnee has decided to join the Kansas Wildland Task Force to pool resources with neighboring fire departments. The Shawnee council agreed in a 7-0 vote to proceed with a…
Council considers safety measures for parades
The candy flew through the air during Louisburg’s Labor Day parade. Now, there is a call to put a stop to it. The Louisburg City Council reviewed a proposal at its Sept. 17 meeting to change the way parades are…
Osawatomie set to dedicate new fitness park
Brent Kaempfe works out on the two-person chest press on a crisp autumn morning. It was the Osawatomie resident’s first opportunity to use the outdoor fitness park just north of the Osawatomie Pool. With the pool’s waterslide in the background,…
Mulvane utility customers can now pay by phone
Utility customers in the City of Mulvane are now able to pay their utility bill balances over the phone. This service is for utility bills only. According to a release from the City of Mulvane, the automated phone system is…
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