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Abilene celebrates Wild West for America 250
The nod to America’s wild west past will be on display with the Plains, Trains and Cowboys: Experience the Spirit of the West in Abilene. The two-day event will be held April 24 and 25 in Abilene as part of the America 250 celebration. Activities…
Reno County EMS Celebrates Grand Opening of Two New Stations with Community Events
Reno County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is excited to announce the grand opening of two newly constructed EMS stations, further enhancing its ability to provide emergency medical care throughout Reno County. To celebrate this milestone, Reno County EMS will host two special events for the…
Neighbors helping neighbors after Ef-2 tornado hits Ottawa, Kansas
According to the National Weather Service, an EF-2 tornado reaching speeds of 125 mph hit Ottawa, Kansas, on Monday night. Tornado damage is extensive throughout Ottawa. Not even 24 hours after the storm, people who call Ottawa home started showing up to help each other.…
Community shaken but standing strong after tornado rips through Hillsdale, Kansas
The tornado left its mark, that much is certain. But amid the devastation, there is relief: early reports indicate only one person suffered minor injuries, and no lives were lost. Hillsdale was hit by an EF-2 tornado, with winds reaching up to 115 miles per…
North Newton council discusses e-bike concerns
With all of the single-person electronic vehicles, like e-bikes and e-scooters, becoming popular, the North Newton City Council discussed regulations regarding their use. This was during its regular Monday night meeting at city hall. The council talked about possible regulations related to e-bikes and bicycles…
Prairie Village to start work soon on new $30M city hall project that’s been years in the making
After years of discussions, a lawsuit and a contentious city council election, Prairie Village’s $30 million new municipal complex project is on the brink of starting construction. The Prairie Village City Council voted 11-1 on April 6 to approve a $20.5 million construction contract with…
JoCo connecting 100 miles of trails for parkland swap by De Soto
Johnson County Park and Recreation District is one step closer to gaining 210 acres of new parkland in De Soto — eventually connecting to 100 miles of walkable and bikeable trails. Officials plan to retain as much of the natural character of the new parkland…
Tornado strikes Kansas town, wrecking a stretch of Main Street. What to know
A tornado tore through southern Ottawa, Kansas, on Monday night, toppling power lines, damaging buildings and leaving much of the city without electricity. Despite significant structural damage across several blocks, city officials said no deaths or major injuries were reported. Read more: Kansas City Star
Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Greeley County FirefighterCarl “Levi” Evans
Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Friday, April 17, 2026, in honor of Greeley County firefighter and former deputy sheriff Carl “Levi” Evans, who died…
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