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Douglass’ first brewery “leaps” into town
After the Beer Freedom movement of 2022, where residents voted to overrule the 30% food rule for establishments that sold alcoholic beverages, there seems to be a plethora of new breweries and distilleries popping up in the county. We’ve seen…
Powell says the Fed is ‘not far’ from the point of cutting interest rates
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies during the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing titled "The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress," in Dirksen Building on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday…
City discusses industrial revenue bonds as support for low-income housing
Manhattan City Commissioners provided feedback Tuesday to city staff on potentially using industrial revenue bonds (IRB’s) to fund future rental housing development projects. City staff are refining a draft policy that would give the city some clarity on certain projects…
Goessel City Council bids farewell to long-time city clerk
Goessel City Council met on Feb. 26 and recognized long-time city clerk Jennifer Bliss for her 10 years of service to Goessel. In addition to city clerk duties, she has also been the court clerk for those 10 years. She…
Parks and Rec board gets early look at proposed indoor aquatic center, redesigned City Park
The Manhattan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was presented Monday with a first look at where a new proposed indoor aquatics facility could be constructed. Representatives from the city’s consultant firm Vireo as well as some local architect groups, presented…
Parsons police notice seasonal crime change
Investigators say when temperatures go up, so does crimes. Parsons Police Chief Robert Spinks says domestic violence and theft are two of the areas where they see the biggest increase. Chief Spinks calls them "crimes of opportunity," and says officers will make…
School canceled due to threat of violence
Woodson U.S.D. 366 in Yates Center cancelled school Thursday (3/7) after authorities received a threat of violence. Wednesday night, Yates Center Police Department and the Woodson County Sheriff's Office were made aware of a threat directed at the high school. Those…
Disc golf tees up for expansion around pond
The Walnut Valley Disc Golf Association has operated and maintained an 18-hole disc golf course around Knebler Pond in Arkansas City since April of 2021, under an agreement with the city, which owns the property. That agreement is set to…
Bourbon Co. Theater resurgence begins with adult prom
A group of Ft. Scott residents is determined to bring back a community theatre to Bourbon County. Last summer, Bourbon County Community Theatre or BCCT officially formed as a non-profit organization to bring theatre productions to Bourbon County. Vice President…
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