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Pioneer Electric announces City of Hugoton acquisition
Pioneer Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Pioneer Electric) announced its intent to acquire electrical distribution service territory owned by the City of Hugoton. Pioneer expects the transition to take effect late summer 2026. “We are humbled by the trust expressed by the…
Prairie Village family can keep spider monkey but under these conditions
A Prairie Village woman is able to keep her 15-month-old spider monkey but must meet a laundry list of conditions to do so. The Prairie Village City Council in a 7-4 vote on Monday approved a conditional license that allows…
Lawrence City Commission lifts cap on short-term rentals for duration of World Cup
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a change to temporarily remove the limit on how many short-term rental units — such as AirBnBs — property owners may hold. The change, which city staff members said will help ensure there are enough…
Anderson County sets limits on solar projects
Anderson County commissioners have established new regulations governing the placement of solar farms. The regulations were approved after a two-year moratorium on all industrial solar projects, the Anderson County Review reported. Under the new regulations, commercial solar projects of up…
Meet Garden City’s new 22-year-old mayor
Garden City’s newest mayor is just 22 years old, and he says his appointment shows the confidence the community has in its young people. The city commission appoints one of its elected commissioners to the role each year, and this…
Rock Regional Hospital in Derby has officially closed
Derby’s Rock Regional Hospital is permanently closed. The hospital on social media posted that there is “NO emergency care available at this location.” The post went on to add that “if you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911…
Why the City of Hays wants you to put your toilet lid down
People in Hays will need to keep an eye on their plumbing over the next month. This week, a city contractor is starting to inspect and clean sewer lines in the southern part of the city. The Water Resources Department…
Galena community seeks solutions for ongoing landfill problems
Galena City Council discussed proposals for dealing with the city's growing landfill issue, including constructing a new cell with a gas burn-off system, and has adjusted its approach to focus on air monitoring and data collection. Read more: KSNF/KODE |…
Marion may ease limits on pitbulls
Marion residents wanting to own pit bulls or a Rottweiler may soon be able to. Current policy states that dogs are not allowed in the city if they have 51% of one of the breeds. Such dogs running at large…
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