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Controlled methane flares at Johnson County landfill prompt 911 calls to Shawnee
The city of Shawnee wants people to know that if they’re seeing fire coming from the Johnson County landfill, they shouldn’t be alarmed. The flares are the result of an ongoing plant expansion plan. While the Archaea Energy plant at…
Newton’s new city manager seeks to bring residents into local government
Daniela Rivas is new to the Newton City Manager position, but she’s far from new to the city. Long before she was managing city finances, or working in government she got her start at Acapulco, working for her uncle, Sal…
Tax break: Eligible Edgerton seniors to receive property tax rebates
Edgerton city officials shared their eligibility requirements and details for their newly implemented senior property tax rebate program at Thursday’s city council meeting. ... To be eligible, residents must own their home, be 65 years old or older, have a…
Crews battle wildfires in Hodgeman, Saline counties
Crews were battling grass fires Thursday in central and north central areas of Kansas. The Kansas Forest Service Air Tanker and local firefighters battled a large wildfire in Saline County, south of Interstate 70 and east of the Hedville exit. Strong…
Multiple grass fires, barn fire keep ACFD busy on Tuesday
The Arkansas City Fire/EMS responded to a series of grass fires on Tuesday, including the Chilocco area fire that caused the evacuation of 7 Clans First Council Casino. The first incident Tuesday — with high fire danger in dry conditions…
The economic influence of Labette Community College on Southeast Kansas
Over the last 100 years, a Southeast Kansas school has had a tremendous impact on the region. Administrators at Labette Community College say not only do they provide an education, but they also bring jobs and money to Southeast Kansas. "From an…
Dodge City initiates Highway Corridor Study
The City of Dodge City announces the launch of a study focusing on three key corridors along the city’s eastern boundary. This study will examine Highways US-283, US-400, and US-56, along with adjacent city and county roads, which are crucial…
Large grass fire prompts evacuations in Saline County
A large grass fire in north-central Kansas caused an evacuation order to be issued on Thursday. Saline County said on Facebook that the notice affects residents within two miles of Hohneck and Watkins roads. A fire that started on the…
City and County join forces to track overdose deaths within Wichita
An increase in overdose deaths has resulted in the Sedgwick County Health Department working with the City of Wichita on wastewater surveillance. Everything you can imagine comes through this Wichita wastewater plant but the city and county are hoping to…
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