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New FSCC Dean of Students: Vanessa Poyner
Vanessa Poyner, 46, is the new Fort Scott Community College Dean of Students as of June 11. Her office is located in the Student Services office of Bailey Hall. Poyner earned her Associate of Science from Fort Scott Community College, then a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Missouri Southern State University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Cincinnati.
Bo Co Commission Work Session Agenda for July 8
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800. Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave. There will be a budget work session on Monday, July 8, 2024 beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the County Commission Room. There is a possibility that all three Commissioners might be in attendance, however; no action will be taken.
Uniontown City Agenda for July 9
2024 Financials – June 07-24 informational items. Schedule budget worksession – need to notify County Clerk by July 20 if intend to exceed RNR. Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables. DEPARTMENT REPORTS. Codes Enforcement: Doug Coyan. Superintendent: Bobby Rich. On vacation – still waiting on quotes...
INSIGHT KANSAS: The politics of regulating fireworks
Fireworks are an important part of Independence Day celebrations in the United States. They entertain us with their power and beauty, while symbolizing our national pride. However, the sale and use of fireworks are heavily regulated by state and local governments. Consumer fireworks are legal to purchase in 49 of...
Governor Kelly announces $8.6 Million awarded to cost share program projects
EDWARDSVILLE – Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that $8.6 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for spring 2024. “These new Cost Share projects will repair and modernize transportation infrastructure in communities...
Veteran Salute: Purple heart veteran lead others for 30 years
WESTMORELAND (KSNT) – Deploying across Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond, Lieutenant Colonel Erich Campbell continued to improve and push his leadership abilities across three decades in the armed forces. Serving today as a Magistrate Judge for Kansas’s Second Judicial District, Judge Campbell leads with 30 years of military experience in his pocket. “Leadership is born […]
Area High School Shooting Sports Teams to Compete
Shooting sports teams from several area high schools will be competing next week at the 2024 USA High School Clay Target League National Championship. Teams from Cedarvale-Dexter High School and Labette County High School will compete in Mason Michigan, starting next Wednesday. The competition features 3,000 competitors from across the U.S. competing in clay target shooting in both team and individual events. The final round of competition with award the top ten male and top ten female athletes as well as the top five teams in the country.
Crews battling fire at building in west Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Firefighters are battling a fire at a vacant building in west Wichita. The fire began at around 10:30 at 450 N. Seneca, near Seneca and McLean. The business is near Merle’s Place restaurant. We have a reporter on the scene and will provide more details...
Kansas man seriously injured after Missouri boating accident on Fourth of July
WARSAW, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas family’s boating trip ended with serious injury on the Fourth of July after one man was hit by a propeller at Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that just before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, emergency crews were called to mile marker 36 on the Osage arm of Lake of the Ozarks with reports of a boating accident.
Police DUI crash into house put Kansas man in jail
COWLEY COUNTY— A Kansas man was arrested after a crash into a home just before 10p.m. Wednesday in Cowley County. According to Arkansas City Police, a vehicle driven by 22-year-old Anthony Perez-Hernandez had gone through the stop sign at the intersection of North 2nd Streed and Kansas Avenue in Arkansas City and collided with the home in the 200 Block of W. Kansas Avenue.
Foundation poured for Dollar Tree in east Emporia
It isn’t paving paradise to put up a parking lot, but construction in northeast Emporia is replacing the Family Fun Center with a Dollar Tree. With the foundation recently poured, Emporia city officials confirmed basic plans for a roughly 9,800 square-foot building at 920 East 12th, between Old Rum’s Liquor and Goodcents. A construction timetable is pending.
Proposed Douglas County budget would increase property taxes for most residents
Douglas County’s proposed budget for 2025 would keep property tax rates flat but increase taxes for most residents because valuations have increased. The budget doesn’t eliminate any current county services or payments to more than 40 community organizations, according to a county news release. Commissioners will also consider...
Buc-ee’s could break ground on Kansas City location this year
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The Unified Government of Wyandotte County is negotiating a development agreement with Buc-ee’s, the massive travel center known for its brisket, beef jerky, and plenty of gas pumps. On Friday, KCTV5 met with Wyandotte County Administrator David Johnston about the recent STAR Bonds legislation...
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