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Wolf Creek officials assuage commissioners’ concerns
Coffey County commissioners whether a wind farm or a solar farm in the county were negatively affecting the nuclear power plant’s level of production. An official said no, it would be a problem if renewable energy sources were not available…
‘Non-resident homeless’ people will be sent to their ‘place of origin’ under Lawrence policy
The City of Lawrence released new details Tuesday about its policy to serve primarily people who are from Douglas County with homelessness resources, and to send others elsewhere. Under the policy, the city provides “non-resident homeless individuals” with short-term assistance…
Hesston told grocery store two years out
With a crowd of standing-room-only and overflow to the outdoors, several hundred people turned out to receive an update on a long-discussed grocery store project at a community conversation at Hesston’s Dyck Arboretum. Brad Heppner, chairman of the board and…
Newton Fire/EMS receives $500,000 grant
After resourcefully building their own tender to haul water years ago, the Newton Fire/EMS department received just over half a million dollars toward a new fire tender. This will be the first time in nearly 10 years the department has…
Washington School’s new lease on life
First built in 1887, the Washington School heard the pitter-patter of young feet for nearly 100 years. The original three-story building was replaced in 1937 with the current one-story structure that served Kindergarten through sixth grade until 1980. For a…
Debate on Brown County map at commission meeting, NIETC resolution discussed
The Brown County commissioners discussed a press release by Kansas Senator Jerry Moran about opposing the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) line and also discussing the Brown County map. Commissioner Richard Lehmkuhl was present during the meeting via Zoom…
Why is there a tuberculosis outbreak in Wyandotte County?
Nearly 50 cases of tuberculosis have been confirmed in Wyandotte County — more than the total number of cases in the state of Kansas last year. Still, experts say overall public risk is low. Health officials have confirmed 49 cases…
63% of rural hospitals in Kansas at risk of closing
Kansas has seen eight hospitals close since 2015. Now more than 90 hospitals in the Sunflower State are at risk or immediate risk of closing. The Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform (CHQPR) keeps track of rural hospitals that…
Ordinance discussed for electric vehicles
Chief Wahwasuck also discussed a potential ordinance needed for the electric vehicles around town. “We are looking at working on an ordinance for all the electronic vehicles around town… All the major municipalities have put one in place,” Chief Wahwasuck…
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