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South Hutchinson Police Chief starts GoFundMe page to assist officers being laid off
The South Hutchinson Police Department has started a GoFundMe page to assist two officers and a records clerk whose jobs will be eliminated Sept. 5 as part of budget cuts imposed by the South Hutchinson City Council last week. Officers…
South Hutchinson fire truck will remain in service after accident
A South Hutchinson fire truck damaged in a collision Sunday while responding to an alarm will remain in service, said Fire Chief R.C. Watson, until the vehicle is scheduled for repair. The crash at the intersection of Blanchard and Main…
Saline County Commission selects interview board for county engineer
On Tuesday morning, Saline County commissioners unanimously selected a six-person interview board to conduct job interviews with applicants for county engineer. The interview board will consist of County Administrator Rita Deister, Assistant County Administrator Andrew Manley, Road and Bridge Administrator…
Dodge City changes residential zone; applies for housing grant
Community housing projects took up most of the city commission meeting agenda on Monday. Community Housing Association of Dodge City, Wagon Wheel addition, Candletree #8 and a commercial zoning change to residential, were all topics addressed. The commercial zone change…
Wichita allows tiny house development to move forward; neighbors hire lawyer
Saying they have no choice and over the objection of dozens of neighbors, Wichita City Council members on Tuesday approved the city’s first “tiny house” subdivision. The neighbors left the meeting angry. They say they plan to sue to try…
Great Bend receives another push to place turf at the Sports Complex
n case the idea of installing turf was not on the minds of city officials and councilmembers, several baseball- and softball-minded individuals showed up at Monday’s Great Bend City Council meeting to encourage the placement of turf on ballfields. Mike…
Ark City to place stop signs at four more uncontrolled intersections
Starting this week, the City of Arkansas City will place stop signs at four uncontrolled intersections in northwest Ark City. East-west traffic will be required to stop. The move is intended to reduce the frequency and severity of vehicle collisions…
Shawnee man battles city for years over stream, storm water damaging his yard
A metro man has gone head-to-head with the City of Shawnee for decades, but he said, as he gets older, he just can’t do it anymore. It all comes down to a natural stream that runs through the front of…
Shawnee County officials hear mixture of comments on land use plan
Shawnee County commissioners heard mostly criticism but also some praise Monday for a proposed comprehensive land use plan they’re considering for the county’s unincorporated areas. “I don’t think any of us want more government in our lives, and that’s exactly…
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