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Quarry near De Soto to expand mining work, over neighboring residents’ objections
Owners of a rock quarry south of De Soto got approval to expand mining operations last week, over the objections of neighbors who said the blasting and dust are creeping too close to their homes. Officials of Martin Marietta, which…
Manhattan City Crews Hauled more than 2,000 tons of Snow after Winter Storm Blair
Manhattan city crews and contractors plowed over 42 million cubic feet of snow following Winter Storm Blair, which, with 15 inches, delivered the second-highest single-day snowfall in city history, surpassed only by 18 inches in 1900. Between January 4 and…
Kansas Agricultural Land Values Stabilize After Years of Growth, With Regional Variations and Economic Pressures Ahead
Non-irrigated cropland prices in Kansas increased by 3.8% last year, while pasture and hay ground saw a 2.7% rise, according to the 2024 Kansas Agricultural Land Values and Trends report. Kansas State University farm economist Robin Reid explained that these…
Local firefighters awarded during ceremony for bravery, heroic actions
Some local firefighters were recognized during a ceremony in Pittsburg Friday night. According to the city, community members came together to recognize the bravery of local firefighters during its inaugural awards ceremony. "Every day, our crews leave a lasting impact…
New developments in effort to build $2 billion semiconductor facility in Bel Aire
Federal funding has been offered to help build a nearly $2 billion semiconductor assembly and test plant in the Wichita area, according to Sen. Jerry Moran. But there are still a lot of questions about whether the plan will come…
Liberal hires from within for city manager position
The City of Liberal has hired from within for the open city manager position. Scarlette Diseker has been hired as Liberal’s new city manager. Diseker has been with the city since 2022, previously serving as Director of Finance, Chief Financial…
Sedgwick County to launch Property Fraud Alert service
The Sedgwick County Register of Deeds is launching a new service to help property owners. The service is called Property Fraud Alert. It will notify subscribers each time a document, such as a real estate deed, mortgage, lien, or easement,…
Ogallala Aquifer drops by more than a foot in parts of western Kansas
Aquifer levels in parts of western Kansas that rely on groundwater for everything from drinking to irrigation fell more than a foot last year, Kansas Geological Survey scientists said Tuesday. The Kansas Geological Survey earlier this month completed its annual…
Topeka gets recognition for being ‘bicycle friendly’
The capital city is being honored for its work to make Topeka a better place for people to bicycle. Tuesday, Jan. 28, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Topeka for its efforts to create a better place for people to…
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