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Johnson County residents tried to stop controversial park sale. But judge sides with city
The city of Westwood will move forward with selling its lone park so it can be redeveloped into retail and office buildings, now that a Johnson County judge has ruled that a resident petition aiming to stop the sale is…
Home destroyed, one person injured in Kearny County grassfire
One person was injured, a farm home was destroyed and an undetermined amount of acres were burned in a grass fire Monday in Kearny County. Around 1 p.m. Monday, a fire started along Highway 25 at mile marker 86 near…
Cats rescued from burning Hutchinson home
One person and four cats were evacuated from a burning home in Hutchinson on Monday. Around 1 p.m., the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 200 block of West 28th Street for the report of a structure fire. Upon arrival,…
State of disaster emergency issued for wildland fires
Warmer conditions, strong winds and low relative humidities will create high to very-high fire weather conditions for many parts of the state. “Weather conditions are such that a high risk exists for wildland fires,” Governor Kelly said. “I urge everyone…
City council members host bike ride to look at trail conditions
Vice Mayor Maggie Ballard invited city council members and the public to join her for a ride on the bike paths. She said she received multiple complaints about the unrideable trails due to things like glass and encampments. The group took…
New version of community group talks Neighborhood Revitalization
The revitalized Cultivators Cabinet, now called Community Connections, gathered for its inaugural meeting Thursday at the Wall Family Center to discuss Neighbor Revitalization. Sontana Johnson, Amanda Head and Lauren Shepard are leading the new group. The cabinet was set up…
Gearhead Curios: time travel haven on Route 66 celebrates Retro Day “every day”
Today marks National Retro Day, a time for nostalgia enthusiasts to celebrate the charm of the past. However, for one establishment nestled in the Galena part of Route 66, every day is a celebration of retro flair. Nestled along America's…
More Kansas schools embrace four-day weeks
Seventy-seven school buildings in approximately 29 districts across the state have implemented a four-day week this year, up from 60 in 2023. As more Kansas public schools adapt to a shorter academic week, rural communities may see benefits. Rural school…
Chetopa Residents face grocery shopping challenges as local store closes
The only grocery store in Chetopa, Kansas is closing. Chetopa Foods and Deli, a key grocery store in Chetopa, Kansas, is set to close its doors before the end of 2024, leaving residents concerned about the impact on their community.…
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