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Wyandotte County commissioner explains potential Chiefs stadium ‘guardrails’
Thursday, Wyandotte County commissioners will decide whether they’ll give back a portion of new sales tax revenue to pay off a domed stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs. The development would go west of 118th Street, between State Avenue and Parallel Parkway, east of 126th…
New sonar tool boosts Sedgwick County’s water‑rescue response
Sedgwick County Fire announced on Saturday via Facebook that it now has a new tool that helps firefighters locate people underwater. The AquaEye Pro is a handheld sonar system designed to help first responders quickly locate drowning victims. According to the company’s website, the tool…
Pratt hospital owes county more than $1.6 million in rent
The Pratt Regional Medical Center is delinquent on its rent, the county says. On Tuesday, KSN obtained a letter sent from an attorney representing Pratt County to the hospital. It is labeled “Notice of Default and Intent to Terminate Lease.” The letter, dated Jan. 23…
Wichita water rebate program renewed, with a change
The City of Wichita has renewed the Water Conservation Rebate Program for another year. On Monday, the city announced it has allocated $125,000 for rebates for customers who make purchases to help them save water. New this year is the inclusion of drought-tolerant grasses and…
Three Dog Night’s Chuck Negron dies at 83
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits including “Joy to the World," “One” and “An Old Fashioned Love Song” for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early ’70s, died Monday.…
Pit bulls still targeted
Removing the ban on three dog breeds considered to be aggressive went nowhere at Monday night’s city council meeting. Police Chief Aaron Slater proposed lifting the ban on pit bulls and Rottweilers about a month ago. Council members did not see the need, and since…
Renwick School Board promoting Sell to superintendent
After interviewing outside candidates for its new superintendent Renwick USD 267 realized it had the right person at home as the district announced Friday that Assistant Superintendent Lacee Sell will become superintendent of Renwick USD 267 on July 1. Sell joined the school district last…
Yates Center leaders discuss police force, costs
Everyone who spoke at Monday’s Yates Center City Council meeting was unanimous in saying they support law enforcement. But paths diverged when discussion turned to how much the city should pay to maintain its own police force. Monday’s 2-hour discussion was the first after a…
Iolan’s design tapped for billboards
Iolan Braxton Curry, who graduated from PSU in December with a degree in graphic communications, provided the winning submission in a community billboard contest. Braxton Curry graduated from Pittsburg State University in December, having earned a bachelor of science degree in graphic communications. It didn’t…
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