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Residents caught between law and trash hauler in Harvey County
Some Harvey County residents are left in a pickle. County law requires them to recycle, but a trash hauler recently discontinued service. Cecil Fanning, a rural Newton resident, found himself searching for other options following the cut off from Waste…
Lake Quivira breaks ground on new community center
Big changes are in store for Lake Quivira. The city recently broke ground on its new community center, plus it has several more projects on the horizon. The $8 million improvements also include a golf practice facility to open in…
Bourbon County plans to set its sights on low water crossings
As the county wraps up its asphalt projects for the year, the Bourbon County Commissioners agreed Tuesday it will soon be time to focus on low water crossings. Public Works Director Jim Harris asked the commissioners to have a discussion…
Sedgwick County program aims to keep released inmates from returning to jail
The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office is trying to keep people from returning to jail. The sheriff's office started a new program that helps inmates before they set foot out of jail. Sedgwick County Offender Re-Entry, or S.C.O.R.E., is a first-of-it's…
Eureka sustains ‘direct hit’ from tornado, buildings damaged, emergency manager says
Five people were injured when a tornado caused damage to buildings and uprooted trees in Eureka on Tuesday night, officials said. The Greenwood County emergency management director reported to the National Weather Service at 7:21 p.m. that a tornado was…
Shawnee city manager hired for ‘friendly, logical and community-oriented approach’
Nolan Sunderman, assistant city manager in Shawnee since June 2016, has been appointed Shawnee's new city manager, Mayor Michelle Distler and the city council announced Tuesday. Sunderman starts his new job early next month. He was chosen from four finalists.…
Goessel council passes dog ordinance
The council spent considerable time discussing Ordinance 277 about dogs. The six-page ordinance provides for ticketing and fines for dogs running at large, prohibits dogs from being a nuisance or disturbing the peace, sets regulations for dangerous and vicious dogs,…
City of Hutch asks department heads for more cuts
After asking for major cuts to the budget, the Hutchinson City Council has asked department heads to find another $1 million in cuts, which could amount to about three percent. The request came during the latest budget meeting held Tuesday.…
Saline County Commission considers televising all public meetings
Saline County commissioners are considering televising all of their public meetings. Currently, only the commission’s weekly public forum is recorded by Access TV of Salina, so members of the public may watch the meeting on television or on the computer…
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