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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…
Wichita will now pay residents up to $100 to buy electric lawn equipment
For the third year, the City of Wichita has allocated funds to provide rebates for the replacement of lawn care devices for new, non-combustion equipment. In a news release on Thursday, the city said up to $100 rebates are available…
City of Pittsburg breaks ground on new mini golf course
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, the City of Pittsburg held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate breaking ground on a new mini golf facility at the Four Oaks Golf Course, 910 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg. City officials, key stakeholders, and donors attended…
Wichita residents, housing experts discuss city housing issues
Wichita residents and housing experts spoke about housing issues in the city Monday night. The Wichita Journalism Collaborative, which KSN is part of, hosted the event. A panel took questions from the audience and discussed the need for more homes in the community.…
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