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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 or go to the nearest…
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 said work will begin on…
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 | FourStatesHomepage.com
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 cannot be returned to the…
Wichita unlikely to get new water plant this year due to design flaw
The $574 million project was originally scheduled to be complete in September 2024. The Wichita Water Works plant, near the Sedgwick County Zoo, doesn’t work because of a design flaw related to the water treatment facility’s clarifiers, Gary Janzen, director of public works and utilities…
‘It’s our turn’: Wyandotte residents excited but skeptical for Chiefs’ move west
Residents said they felt a sense of victory over snatching an NFL team and had concerns about game day traffic and noise. Read more: KC Star
Olathe officials worked in secret for 2 years to score Chiefs facilities
After two years of negotiations under a nondisclosure agreement, Olathe residents are learning about the Kansas City Chiefs’ move to town. Read more: KC Star
One person shot and killed at Lawrence City Hall
An armed city employee shot and killed an alleged intruder Monday at Lawrence City Hall, according to police. Details provided were vague, but Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart said the man had gone up a stairwell to the fourth floor and broken a window. City…
Why are KC Chiefs moving to Kansas? Explaining historic choice to leave Arrowhead
It’s the biggest Kansas City professional sports franchise move in more than five decades. The Chiefs are moving to Kansas. The team and state made the major announcement Monday in Topeka, and on SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR, columnist Sam…
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