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Kechi Playhouse needs your help to save it
The Kechi Arts Council is mounting a campaign to raise $83,333 to save the city’s almost 100-year-old Kechi Playhouse building, and it wants your help. The nearly 100-year-old building is structurally sound, but it needs work on its exterior, particularly…
Wichita residents debate for neighborhood pool
Wichita City Council has voted to delay a decision on where to put a new swimming pool in the northeast part of the city. The Wichita Eagle reports the delay came after a recent three-hour debate. Dozens of residents spoke…
Twenty years of STAR bond investment in Kansas reaps big rewards, a few flops
More than half a billion dollars has been wagered by local and state government officials in Kansas on taxpayer-financed economic development projects under a program that relies upon adherence to the state’s motto — to the stars through difficulties. The…
Butler Electric Cooperative to offer High Speed Internet
Butler Electric Cooperative (Butler EC) has taken its first steps in providing high-speed internet to their membership and communities they serve. Tower construction is currently in progress located at 16502 SW 140th, Rose Hill. Butler EC announced the launch of…
Winfield Commission considers partnership with electric transmission company
The Winfield City Commission will consider a partnership with an electric transmission company Monday that would help the city invest in new transmission projects. Commissioners will consider approving a non-binding letter of agreement with GridLiance, of Irving, Texas, regarding possible…
Main Street Main-ia comes to downtown Newton
Main Street Mainia, the traditional sidewalk sales downtown, did not get off to the start some were hoping for. “We don’t have as much foot traffic,” said Phil Anderson, owner of Anderson Book and Supply. “We do not have as…
Salina City Commission to discuss county perimeter roads
Salina City Commission to discuss county perimeter roads Salina city commissioners will meet with Saline County commissioners to discuss county perimeter roads when they meet in a study session at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the Saline County Health Department conference…
Garden City cautions against use of unlicensed contractors
The City of Garden City is cautioning residents against the use of unlicensed contractors for home or business remodels and repairs. According to Garden City staff, unlicensed contractors are often uninsured, meaning homeowners may end up paying for any injuries…
Hutch City Council to hold first evening meeting
There’s always been discussion about the Hutchinson City Council moving meetings to the evening hours so more residents can attend. After discussion, the council decided to move the last meeting of the month to evenings for a trial period. That…
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