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Jowers becomes superintendent-in-waiting for USD 386 Madison-Virgil
USD 386 Madison-Virgil is using a two-phase approach to fill its superintendent position. Board President Jeff Williams says there will be an interim superintendent for the next year. After that, curr...
May 11, 2021
Life Saving Awards bestowed on three Osage County deputies
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office honored three deputies for two different episodes of life-saving work Monday. Deputies Clayton Hartpence, Cory Hamilton and Christian Moran were honored for the...
May 11, 2021
Harold Buckbee files for Allen City Council
Allen City Council has its first candidate for the upcoming election cycle. Harold Buckbee filed Monday. Jessie Niedfeldt, Lawrence Rust and Debra Moser are the incumbents. Mayor, City Council, City C...
May 11, 2021
KDOT begins realignment of Kansas Highway 31 outside Osage City
Work is underway to realign a state highway in Osage County. The Kansas Department of Transportation says the realignment will involve Kansas Highway 31 and will stretch from Osage City’s easter...
May 11, 2021
Crisis planning, financial matters ahead for USD 251 North Lyon County board
USD 251 North Lyon County’s Board of Education will discuss finances and crisis planning during its next meeting Wednesday. Board members will get the financial and legislative report after lawm...
May 11, 2021
Lyon County Commission plans study session around another road view
Lyon County commissioners have a study meeting Wednesday, and they are taking their discussions on the road. Commissioners have two items of business. One is an official road view for the intersection...
May 11, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: FDA approves Pfizer vaccines for children ages 12-15
The Food and Drug Administration has paved the way for middle school and many high school students to get the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine by granting emergency use authorization status Monday. Leading ...
May 11, 2021
Memorial, expense funds set up for Saturday crash victims; vigils set for Tuesday and Friday
Memorial funds and fundraising ventures have been established to honor and help the teenaged victims of Saturday’s fatal crash near Emporia. Emporia State Federal Credit Union is accepting donat...
May 11, 2021
Plumb Place Steering Committee looks to help women and children once new services come online
The Plumb Place Steering Committee continues its work to restore services for women in crisis. The committee formed quickly after Plumb Place ended 99 years of history by closing its doors at the end ...
May 10, 2021
Highland, Smith honored as Kansas Chamber Legislative Champions
Kansas lawmakers Ron Highland and Eric Smith have been honored by the Kansas Chamber. Both were listed as Legislative Champions during the Chamber’s recent annual dinner. Highland and Smith were...
May 10, 2021
