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Derby FD adapts to growing medical calls
As is in the title, Derby Fire and Rescue keeps busy with its fair share of fire calls. But a majority of the department’s work over the past few years has fallen more into the category of medical response –…
Tornado damages homes in Liberal
The Seward County Emergency Management director says four to five homes in Liberal have moderate to severe damage, and another 10-12 homes have moderate damage. Director Greg Standard also told KSN one person was treated for minor injuries and has…
Property values spike in Riley County, here’s why
Property owners in Riley County may see the value of their property rise by as much as 17% over last year's value. The Riley County Appraiser's Office said it mailed the 2023 Change in Value Notices (CVNs) for each of…
Silicon Valley dreams clash with small town Kansas
A new business venture has embroiled the town of McLouth, Kansas. At Tuesday's packed city council meeting, McLouth residents heard from a local natural gas company about a proposal to open a data mining center at their current location. Crypto…
How you can be first to ride the new Gage Park train
It's out with the old and in with the new, but now you can be the first to ride Gage Park's newest attraction. The new electric mini train finally arrived at the park Monday morning and Shawnee County Parks and…
Here’s what Wichita’s new director says golfers can expect at city courses in 2023
Jesse Coffman says Wichita golfers have plenty to look forward to in his first full year as city golf director, including new carts, course marshals and options for buying food and drinks on the greens. Coffman took over the top…
U.S. transportation secretary visits Kansas, gives speech at future Panasonic plant site
Surrounded by local and national leaders, U.S. transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg pointed to the Panasonic project as an example of rural revitalization through green energy transportation projects. Buttigieg, along with Lt. Governor David Toland and U.S. Representative Sharice Davids, among…
Clearwater schools interviewing superintendent candidates this week
Finalists for the USD 264 Clearwater superintendent’s position are interviewing with the board of education and visiting with the public this week. One candidate per day was being interviewed from Monday through Thursday. Each finalist is being named on the…
Commerce Makes $4.1M in Community Service Tax Credits Available
The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced $4.1 million in tax credits will once again be made available under the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP). CSP assists private nonprofit organizations and public healthcare entities undertaking major capital campaigns for…
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