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Great Bend city administrator Kendal Francis accepts city manager position in Hutchinson
Great Bend City Administrator Kendal Francis said Friday morning he has accepted the city manager position in Hutchinson. However, it won’t be official until he signs the contract after the Hutchinson City Council approves it Tuesday night. His resignation would…
As Lawrence’s Winter Emergency Shelter opens, some people check in, others stay at campsite
Just before 8 p.m. Thursday, about a dozen people stood outside the Winter Emergency Shelter, waiting for it to open. It was chilly, but not so cold you could see your breath. People were bundled in coats, scarves, gloves, and…
Strong winds carry dust across northwest Kansas
Strong winds created blowing dust and low visibility conditions across northwest Kansas Friday afternoon. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported zero visibility in some areas, and they were working several traffic accidents on Interstate 70 and other roadways. High Wind Warnings…
Economic instability pushing KPERS investment returns into negatives
Volatility in the stock market will push annual return on investment to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System into negative territory at close of year, the pension system’s executive director said Nov. 29. The assumed investment return for KPERS was…
Bourbon County REDI Completes Workforce Assessment
An in-depth assessment of the workforce in Bourbon County has been completed and it offers a series of recommendations for BCREDI to work on immediately and for the long term. That’s according to Executive Director Robert Harrington. The workforce assessment was…
Wichita looking at $5.5 million facility to build homeless shelter, housing and social services hub
The city of Wichita's housing department has put together a $5.5 million dollar plan to improve housing options and services for the city's homeless. Housing director Sally Stang says her department consulted with over 20 organizations in Wichita and Sedgwick…
Sedgwick County Government hosting EMS and Fire career fair
The Sedgwick County Government is hosting an EMS and Fire career fair. The career fair will be taking place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Wichita Fire Regional Training Center, 4746 E. 31st Street in…
“Home for the Holidays” festival in Galena
A Southeast community hopes the holiday spirit will pay off big come summertime. The Galena Parks and Rec department hosted its second annual "Home for the Holidays" festival. Proceeds from this year's event will go towards a splash pad for…
Officials address lack of attorneys in rural Kansas with formation of committee
An order signed on Thursday by Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Marla Luckert is set to help fulfill the legal needs of rural Kansans. Lisa Taylor, the public information director for the Kansas Judicial Branch, says the order will create…
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