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Iola and Chanute to Purchase Three Diesel Generator Units

The Iola City Council and Chanute City Commission each agreed Monday night to proceed with purchase of three 2 megawatt diesel generator units through High Plains Power Systems of Rossville to add their reserve requirements and handle future growth. The cost for both cities... Read More.

Kansas Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Saturday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31.While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect,... Read More.

Allen County Landfill Closed Wednesday Due to High Winds

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Landfill will be closed Wednesday due to forecast high winds,for which a wind advisory has been issued. Under a policy adopted earlier this year, the landfill will be closed when Allen County is under a wind advisory... Read More.

K-State Ag Profitability Conferences Aim to Help Farmers Navigate Tough Economy

University plans nine events beginning in early DecemberMANHATTAN, Kan. — With Kansas farmers facing rising financial pressures, Kansas State University is hosting a series of Agricultural Profitability Conferences across the state, beginning in December and continuing through early February.The conferences, Making ‘Cents’ of a... Read More.

Bridge Work Reduces US 59 to One Lane North of Moran

MORAN, Kan. — Traffic on US 59 about three miles north of Moran has been reduced to one lane for a bridge maintenance project.Stop lights will direct traffic through the work zone during the project, with delays of up to ten minutes possible, with... Read More.

Bronson Awarded CDBG Grant for Park Improvements

BRONSON, Kan. — The City of Bronson is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Kansas Department of Commerce to support long-awaited improvements to the Bronson City Park.The CDBG program is a federal initiative administered... Read More.

Asian Longhorned Tick Confirmed in Kansas for the First Time

K-State veterinarian urges awareness for state’s cattle producersMANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas animal health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of the invasive Asian longhorned tick, found in early October on a dog in Franklin County.The discovery was made through a passive surveillance program... Read More.