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Andover to release draft of 10-year plan, wants public’s reaction
The City of Andover has been looking at what needs to be done to improve the community over the next 10 years. It held a public survey, community meetings, workshops and other events before coming up with a plan of…
Small quake reported west of Elmdale
A small earthquake developed about 10 miles west of Elmdale early Sunday. The magnitude 2.5 quake was reported shortly after 5:30 am in far eastern Marion County, about 35 miles due west of Emporia. No injuries or damage have been…
Sublette planning a weekend of celebratory Centennial events is June 2, 3, and 4, 2023
Sublette will observe its 100th anniversary of incorporation this year, and a weekend of celebratory Centennial events is being planned for June 2, 3, and 4, 2023. Featuring the theme, “Sublette, Kansas – 100 Years of Growing in the Heartland,”…
Kansas tops list again for economic development deals per capita
Kansas has been recognized again by a national magazine for attracting new economic development activity to the state. For 2022, Kansas ranked first in the nation in private investment per capita with 138 deals, earning Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup for the second straight…
Fed says more rate hikes are needed to curb inflation
The Federal Reserve said further interest-rate hikes would be required to restore price stability. "The committee is strongly committed to returning inflation to its 2% objective," the Fed said in its semi-annual report to Congress released Friday. Officials expect "ongoing…
Kansas town comes in second place second year in a row for ‘best historic small town’ contest
The town of Abilene fell short of coming in first place for the second year in a row in USA TODAY's "Best Historic Small Town" contest. Visit Abilene Kansas made the announcement on Friday, March 3, more than a month…
Topeka offers free trip to Capital City for New York City residents
Residents of New York City could be visiting the capital of Kansas for free following remarks from NYC Mayor Eric Adams earlier this week. Bob Ross with the Greater Topeka Partnership said Visit Topeka and Kansas Tourism have partnered together…
Bar-hopping, liquor on Sundays: Kansas pushes to change alcohol laws
Kansas lawmakers are moving forward with several bills to rewrite alcohol laws in the state. The Kansas House voted 116 to six to pass House Bill 2059 on Thursday. The proposal could change where people drink alcohol in the state.…
Tammy Baird ready for new title, new responsibilities at USD 386 Madison-Virgil
As her education career has developed, Tammy Baird says she didn’t consider being a superintendent until recently — and it wasn’t originally her idea. After serving as Madison-Virgil’s junior-senior high school principal the last two years, she applied to be…
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