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How Coffeyville, Kansas created the ICEE and changed frozen beverages forever
A broken soda machine in a small Kansas town sparked an idea that would transform the frozen beverage industry and become a staple at movie theaters and convenience stores worldwide. An ICEE is a frozen carbonated beverage with a distinctive slushy consistency — part drink…
City warns of mountain lion seen near Liberal park
A western Kansas community is being urged to be vigilant after a mountain lion was spotted near a popular park. The City of Liberal said Monday that a mountain lion was seen near Arkalon Park, about 10 miles northeast of the city. The city said…
Rural hospitals in Kansas team up to fight rising costs
HaysMed, NMC Health in Newton, Clara Barton in Hoisington and the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned have teamed up with three other rural Kansas hospitals to form what’s known as a clinically integrated network in an effort to increase care and lower costs. But…
A second chance builds a fire department
Hillsboro fire chief Ben Steketee will retire Monday after what he candidly describes as a 25 year second chance career. In 2021, after three years as a star volunteer firefighter, he was elevated by then-Mayor Dolores Dahlke to take the paid helm of the department.…
Gardner could get a 15,000-seat concert venue, media school, apartments and shopping just off I-35
A new proposal for an arts and entertainment complex in Gardner is pushing big plans for a 335-acre space on the north side of I-35 at 175th Street. Velocity Arts is a mixed-use plan comprised of many pieces, including a 15,000-seat indoor concert venue, a…
Humboldt faces costly sewer plant fix
With their backs against the wall, Humboldt Council members voted Monday evening to pursue costly renovations to their wastewater treatment plant. “We’ve kicked the can down the road for 10 years. I wish we had 10 more, but we don’t,” said Cole Herder, city administrator…
License plate readers: Sheriff talks cost of constant surveillance
The Allen County Sheriff’s Department announced it will no longer subscribe to get information from automated license plate reader cameras set up major highways throughout the county. While Maness recognizes arguments about civil liberties, his primary reason for ending the subscription was the cost involved.…
Dodge City approves discovery phase for irrigation expansion
To handle higher effluent flow from the new Hilmar Cheese plant—totaling 1.5 million gallons daily—the South Wastewater Recycling Facility plans to expand its irrigation system and supply additional water to Nicholson Ventures for crops. Read more: Dodge City Daily Globe
Solar farm dividing Jackson County
A proposed 500‑megawatt solar farm called Jeffrey Solar is dividing Jackson County residents, with some landowners embracing the financial stability of leasing acreage while others fear environmental damage and loss of rural character. The debate reflects a broader tension between economic development and preserving the…
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