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Arma City Library plans to upgrade building
The Arma City Library is trying to upgrade its building. Its more than a place to borrow books, the library allows for internet access, obtaining food from their pantry, and provides a meeting place for local residents. “It became a…
Ellis County opening winter shelter in Hays
Ellis County is opening its first winter shelter this year at Hays First Baptist Church. The Ellis County Ministerial Alliance will operate the shelter, which will open when the temperature drops to 20 degrees or lower and when there is…
Great Bend schools get $15,000 grant to help homeless students
USD 428 in Great Bend has secured a $15,000 grant that will help homeless students in the school district. The money comes from the McKinney-Vento Homeless grant, which Director of Teaching and Learning JoAnn Blevins helped secure for the school…
Dodge City facility addresses mental and addiction together
The recovery community has built a sturdy foundation throughout the state, and a western Kansas mental health facility is seeing that addressing both mental health and addiction simultaneously in young people can help prevent future battles. Compass Behavioral Health in…
Why flags will be at half-staff on Wednesday
Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags to be flown at half-staff throughout Kansas on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in honor of Arkansas City Firefighter Trevor Rusk. Rusk died while off-duty on Aug. 24. However, since it was less than 24 hours…
‘Goat on the lam’: Lawrence police wrangle goat causing traffic problems
A local goat who’s been “on the lam” for the last few days, frightening Lawrence drivers and bystanders, was detained by the Lawrence Kansas Police Department (LKPD). On Thursday, the LKPD shared body camera footage of the tussle. The footage…
Backhoe operators from all over Kansas compete in Wichita
On Wednesday, 700 backhoe operators were in Wichita, showing off the skills necessary to do the job. The Backhoe Rodeo tests the skills of equipment operators, and it’s timed and judged on performance. “It just gives the operators a chance…
Little Balkans Days Festival concludes with polka dancing, chicken feed, and more
Little Balkans Days wrapped up today with a bevy of events for people to enjoy. Meadowbrook Mall in Pittsburg was the home for a polka dance and chicken feed. Guests had an opportunity to enjoy a chicken lunch, a choice…
Peabody interim city clerk confirmed dead after Harvey County wreck; investigation continues into public fund management
A joint investigation has confirmed the man killed in a Harvey County crash this past weekend was former Peabody interim city clerk Jonathan Clayton. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation had joined the multi-agency investigation into Clayton’s disappearance and the management…
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