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Salina City Commission getting closer to advertising for city manager
The Salina City Commission took a step forward Wednesday afternoon in its search for a new city manager. Former City Manager Jason Gage left at the end of July. Commissioners have hired the consulting firm of Springstead|Waters to help develop…
Dodge City officials given update on potential college
An update was given to city officials recently regarding the University Center for medical providers. The University Center refers to any program that is not offered in area community colleges and not medical school. Therefore the mid-level college will be…
Rebuilding of property on “Mother Road” Route 66 in Baxter Springs
Military Avenue has been abuzz lately, and not just from the construction taking place on the 1100 block north of the Ritz or the roar of the frequent car shows at Monarch Pharmacy & Soda Fountain. Coltyn Seifert, his brother…
City of Augusta asked to allow artificial tree downtown
Shane Scott, owner of Sugar Shane’s Cafe, appeared before Council asking that a artificial tree be allowed to remain in a city planter located in front of the business in the 400 block of State Street. Scott explained that a…
Pittsburg firefighters take steps to honor fallen heroes
Members of the Pittsburg Fire Department will honor fallen heroes during the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, September 8, in Wichita, Kansas. Firefighters will climb in honor of the 343 first responders who lost their lives on September 11,…
Parsons City Commission OKs trail grant application; with reservations
With some expressed reservations, Parsons city commissioners agreed to apply for a grant to make improvements to the Tolen Creek Trail. The commission agreed on Tuesday evening to submit an application for a Kansas Department of Transportation grant through the…
Grievance issue peaks with petition in Winfield
A group of Winfield citizens presented a petition to the city commission Tuesday asking that the grievance policy be reinstated so fired employees have a way to protest. The petition was presented by Chris Jarvis, of Winfield. Jarvis told the…
City of Hays eyes three new trash trucks, adds one new recycle truck
Three new trash trucks could be rolling down alleys in the city of Hays as early as April 1, 2019, if Hays city commissioners approve the purchase. The three proposed trucks are New Way Sidewinders with Peterbilt cab and chassis…
Chetopa considers zoning for farm animals
In another matter the council also discussed a proposal to prohibit farm animals in a zoned area. Some residents were concerned Charles Archer planned to move some of his alpacas that are housed near Chetopa School to some of the…
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