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Local mural artist turns a new leaf at the Hiawatha Chamber and Wenger wall
The wall facing the Arrow Twin movie theater features paintings of orange, red, and yellow-colored leaves that appear to be floating on the white wall on the metal building owned by Tim and Arthur Wenger close to Hiawatha Chamber and…
Topeka leaders address camping ordinance status
In less than three weeks, a new camping ordinance will go into effect in Topeka. The ordinance is the City of Topeka's effort to address the city's homeless population, specifically, homeless camping. The ordinance goes into effect on Nov. 17,…
Fed holds rates steady, upgrades assessment of economic growth
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday again held benchmark interest rates steady amid a backdrop of a growing economy and labor market and inflation that is still well above the central bank's target. In a widely expected move, the Fed's rate-setting…
Goats to help with vegetation overgrowth in Wichita park
Wichita Park & Recreation announced that it will have Rex and his team of goats from Restoration Grazing, LLC at Oak Park starting Monday. The goats are expected to take up to a month to clear eight acres of overgrown…
City of Wichita Library debuts new Book Bus
The City of Wichita Library debuted its new Book Bus Thursday. According to the City of Wichita Library, it was the Director of Libraries Jaime Nix's idea to bring library services to areas of Wichita that don't have quick access to…
Sales tax increase to be decided by Pottawatomie Co. voters
Pottawatomie County residents will soon vote to approve or deny a retailers' sales tax to fund projects across the county. On the ballots for this year's general election, voters in Pottawatomie County will either vote 'yes' or 'no' for an…
Proposed sales tax would help Plains grocery store
Voters in Plains, in Meade County, will be voting on a sales tax to help the local grocery store. Grand Avenue Market opened in 2021. The city used a $500,000 federal loan to build the facility, and repayments start in a…
Ascension Via Christi Emergency department set to close in Fort Scott
The decision to close the emergency room at Ascension Via Christi in Fort Scott, Kansas, has sparked criticism from state leaders and residents alike. The move to cease emergency department operations, effective December 20th, has drawn concerns about the impact…
Emily Randel, Mission’s deputy city administrator, to leave after decade
Emily Randel, the city of Mission deputy city administrator, is leaving at the end of January. Randel has been with the city of Mission for 10 years and has worked her way up from a neighborhood services coordinator, who oversaw…
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