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Low water levels at Cheney Reservoir could lead to higher rates for some users
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Wichita gave an update on its drought response plan on Tuesday. The update was provided as the water level at Cheney Reservoir continues to decrease, currently at 63.9%. As of July 1, the city reported that Cheney Reservoir was at 69.6% capacity based...
Exploration Place sets new attendance record
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Exploration Place reported a record-breaking 13% increase in visitors for the 2023-24 fiscal year, with 409,975 people visiting the Sedgwick County Science and Discovery Center. This surpassed the previous record of 363,047 visitors in 2022-23. The museum also saw a 17% rise in family memberships, totaling 10,753 households. Another milestone includes over 100,000 visitors to the Digital Dome Theater for the first time in its history. Additionally, the museum provided 26,309 free admissions through programs such as Museums for All, Title I school field trips, free library passes, and the Blue Star Families initiative.
McPherson City Commissioners Approve Bid from Pearson Golf Construction to Replace TCGC Irrigation System
McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a $2.88 million bid from Pearson Golf Construction of Baldwin City to replace the irrigation system at Turkey Creek Golf Course. Five companies submitted bids on the project, the most interest show in a Public Lands and Facilities project in...
R&B VIBES III: A night celebrating generations of music this weekend in Salina
R&B VIBES returns to Salina, offering an intergenerational celebration of R&B and Soul music this weekend. Set to take place July 27 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., R&B VIBES III is an immersive audio experience featuring hits from all eras, complete with sing-alongs, anthems, remixes, and slow jams. Renowned...
Unpaid real estate tax list online
RENO COUNTY — The Reno County Treasurer would like to provide taxpayers with a list of 2023 real estate taxes remaining unpaid. Please check the list to see if you still owe 2023 taxes on your real estate properties. Taxpayers have the opportunity to pay these past due 2023...
Atrium Owner Directed to Repair or Demolish Salina Property
SALINA, Kan. — The owner of Hutchinson’s Atrium Hotel and Conference Center has been ordered to repair or demolish a closed hotel property in Salina. Following a public hearing, Salina City Commissioners Monday adopted a resolution declaring the former Ambassador Hotel on West Crawford dangerous and unsafe. Sean...
‘Bad Faith’ screening, panel on Christian nationalism coming to Lawrence
An upcoming event at Liberty Hall will feature a screening of the documentary “Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy” followed by a panel discussion to dive deeper. The panel will include award-winning investigative journalist Anne Nelson, who was featured in the documentary; Amber Sellers, Lawrence...
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