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Webb City 12U Little League Baseball Preps for Regionals After Winning State Title
WEBB CITY, MO – Webb City 12U Little League is heading to regionals. Despite the Cardinals success, the group would overcome many challenges in 2024. Facing elimination in the state finale, Webb City came back after trailing 5-0 in the late innings. Scoring six unanswered runs, team head coach Cole Shewmake said the journey took […]
USDA Awards Four Area Businesses and Farms Clean Energy Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Rural Development Director Christy Davis has announced another round of Rural Development grants totaling nearly $1.8 million to support 15 clean energy projects across Kansas. Four area farms, producers, and businesses were awarded grants:. · Roy Buessing, an agricultural producer in Axtell was...
What’s Happening in Fort Scott
What’s Happening in Fort Scott! July 25th Weekly Newsletter. Trolley Tours every Friday and Saturday on the hour. Fridays 11am-3pm, on the hour, last tour leaves at 2pm. Saturdays 10am-3pm, on the hour, the last tour leaves at 2pm. $6 adults, $4 children 12 & under.
County commission candidates quizzed during forum
Incumbent Bourbon County Commissioners each face opposition as the Aug. 6 primary election nears ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. The three current commissioners and their opponents were given chances to voice their stances on local issues such as solar panel developments and taxes, and also weighed in on the responsibilities of commissioners and other matters during a Primary Election Forum Thursday evening at Fort Scott High School.
Lawrence City Band continues to unite community 100 years later
Lawn chairs and picnic blankets cover the grass at South Park as community members gather for the Lawrence City Band’s Summer Concert Series. The band has been performing for over 100 years and they spend eight Wednesdays in June and July entertaining the community. “I think we're so blessed...
Sgt. Greenlief Gets a Relentless Remuda War Horse
In late 2023 the men at War Horses for Veterans got a call—Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker had a Relentless Remuda horse that might fit their program. “Ty Smith with Solo Select heard that Trevor Brazile was looking to donate a horse and wanted to know the right place for it to go,” said medically retired Marine Sgt. Jake Greenlief, who is the War Horses for Veterans Ranch Manager and Director of Equine Management.
City receives grants to add murals to community
There has been talk among the community for a long time regarding the desire for more public art and soon, that will be one step closer to becoming reality. Last week, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced $1,295,450 was awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education, music, dance, visual arts, professional and community theater, creative writing, murals, poetry and other creative projects. Grants were awarded in 42 counties, with funding going to counties in rural locations, including Seward County and the City of Liberal. Public Affairs Director Keeley Moree said the news of the grant is very exciting after so many discussions.
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