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Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Vice President Dick Cheney
On Tuesday, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on the day of interment to honor the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. “Vice President Cheney spent his life…
BESS beatdown, shakeups mark off-year election
It was a rough night for incumbents. Harvey County voters in numerous elections signaled a wish to change directions at the ballot box. In total, 22.3 percent of registered voters cast ballots, roughly the same turnout as in 2023. Read more: Harvey County Now
Prairie Village voters reject PV United candidates, measure to “abandon” government. What happens next?
Prairie Village voters turned out in record-breaking numbers on Nov. 4 to reject all six candidates backed by Prairie Village United in a decisive victory for allies of the incumbent City Council. In all, 60% of Prairie Village voters cast ballots for a candidate who…
Prairie Village voters overwhelmingly reject question to ‘abandon’ city government
Prairie Village voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected the question to “abandon” the city’s form of government. This year’s Prairie Village municipal election saw not only six contested city council races, but an unusual question about whether the city should “abandon” its mayor-council form of government.…
KCC Approves New Power Rate Plan for Large Energy Users to Support Growth, Protect Other Customers
The Kansas Corporation Commission has approved a new Large Load Power Service (LLPS) rate plan for customers who use more than 75 megawatts of electricity at peak demand. The agreement was reached through collaboration among utilities, major companies, consumer advocates, conservation groups, and school districts.…
Rural, urban locales connect through science and youth-football
Helicopters, footballs, friendship, space stuff – it’s all connected. Youth football teams from rural Reno County and metropolitan Wyandotte County met under the stadium lights on a chilly Saturday evening for more than just a couple of games. The Buhler Crusaders and the Wyandotte Panthers…
Wichita police offer free bicycle lights
Night comes sooner and seems to stay longer this time of year. Wichita police are giving away free bicycle lights to keep riders safe on city streets. “It’s more important than ever to be seen while you ride,” police said in a social post promoting…
Sedgwick County seeks feedback through online survey
Sedgwick County will soon send out an online survey to get feedback from residents about public services and priorities, officials said Thursday. More than 100,000 randomly chosen residents will receive a link to the survey via mail, text, or email. It’s hosted by Qualtrics and…
McPherson Police Department honors a young girl battling leukemia
The McPherson Police Department welcomed its newest mini officer to the force on Wednesday. Rhys recently finished treatment after being diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2023. The department swore her in as an honorary officer for her optimism and strength. Read more: KSN-TV
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