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Osawatomie power outage was ‘worst-case scenario’
Power was restored to all Osawatomie residences and businesses shortly after midnight Saturday, Oct. 28, ending a three-day nightmare for 250 to 300 residents who were left in the dark. A critical failure at the city of Osawatomie’s power plant…
Southeast Kansas town is almost out of water, and signs of crisis are everywhere
It’s hardly a question of whether the water will run out for one town on the Kansas-Oklahoma border. It’s a matter of when. The stubborn drought that has hung over southeast Kansas for close to two years has brought Caney,…
How Leawood plans to regulate pickleball noise in neighborhoods
Leawood residents looking to build private sports courts in their backyard have new requirements to keep in mind. At last week’s meeting, the Leawood Planning Commission approved an amendment to the city’s development ordinance adding new guidelines to the approval process…
Protest petition blocks Hesston ordinance to home-rule out of printed legal notices
Harvey County Clerk Rick Piepho certified a successful protest petition that prevents a charter ordinance from the City of Hesston from going into effect, at least without a public vote. The ordinance, approved by the Hesston City Council in August, would…
Ottawa voters to determine whether to keep, eliminate food sale requirement on liquor by the drink
When Melody and Dusty Gentry opened Not Lost Brewing in downtown Ottawa a few years ago, they wanted to share their passion for brewing specially crafted beers one glass at a time. The idea for the hometown brew pub was…
New Garden City Regional Airport terminal opens ahead of holiday travel season
The front doors of Garden City Regional Airport’s new terminal howl in high winds, providing a spooky soundtrack during blustery autumn days. The airport’s director, Rachelle Powell, said that’s one of a few kinks workers will smooth out as airport employees…
135th Birthday Bash happening in Bentley this Saturday
Bentley turns 135 this year, and the town has big plans to celebrate. This Saturday, Nov. 4, Bentley will hold its Birthday Bash, an all-day celebration for the whole family. ... Event organizer Shannon Catlin said they did some research and discovered that…
Halstead’s hidden treasure in post office
When walking into Halstead’s post office, most people don’t take a second glance at the mural above the postmaster’s door or know about the Kansas history that it holds and others just like it across the state. Kansas artist Birger Sandzén…
Sedgwick schools receive state recognition
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and the Kansas State Board of Education recently notified Sedgwick Public Schools of USD-439 for achieving recognition in the 2023 Kansans Can Star Recognition Program. The KSDE and the state board presented Sedgwick Public…
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