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Pierceville residents voice concerns
Frustrated by a lack of communication and transparency from the Pierceville Township Board, particularly on its recently approved budget and several other proposed projects, over 35 residents attended a community meeting with two of the three board members Monday night…
Garden City Commission denies improvement district
In a 3-2 vote, the Garden City Commission on Tuesday denied a proposed Special Improvement District that would have allowed for the paving of a stretch of North Ninth Street after property owners of lots alongside the road spoke out…
Ellis County will replace 40-year-old storm sirens
Ellis County will getting new outdoor warning systems in several locations later this year after the county commission gave the go-ahead to purchase a new system Monday. The current storm sirens are nearly 40 years old and in need or…
Will Wichita sell MacDonald golf course? City debates the pros and cons
Wichita’s proposal to sell MacDonald Golf Course is now officially waiting for a tee time. The city golf committee decided Tuesday to hold off on issuing a request for proposals to sell the course, until after the members can establish…
City of Pittsburg explains tornado policy
On Sunday, a storm blew across Crawford County. Pittsburg residents notification systems on their cell phones warned of a tornado and they were told to “take shelter now.” However, in Pittsburg, no sirens sounded. “Radar is incredibly advanced and the…
Reno County and USD 309 still discussing school resource officer
As expected, the Reno County Commission made no final decision about adding a position to the Reno County Sheriff’s Office. The addition would include a school resource officer for the Nickerson School District. The plan is for the district to…
Rental inspection program could be eliminated in Hutchinson
It was controversial and even lead to threats of legal action. There was eventually legislation by the state over its legality. In March 2015, the Hutchinson City Council approved establishment of a Rental Registration and Inspection Program. But the city…
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