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Atwood school set on fire in 2023 is demolished
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Rawlins County High School in Atwood, which was intentionally set on fire by two juveniles since sentenced for the 2023 crime, has been demolished. On Aug. 6, Rawlins County voters will decide whether to approve a nearly $30 million bond issue to replace the school. A proposed 1 percent sales tax would nullify the bond’s property tax increase.
Atwood school damaged by 2023 fire being demolished
ATWOOD, Kan. (KAKE) - A northwest Kansas school that was damaged by fire last summer is being demolished. Two teenagers set the Rawlins County Junior/Senior High School on fire on June 5, 2023, along with an additional fire at the Atwood Grade School. The fire resulted in severe damage to the building, as well as injuring 10 firefighters, and the Rawlins County school district being forced to implement alternative measures for the 2023-24 school year.
K-25 resurfacing to start in Rawlins County
The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a resurfacing project on the entirety of K-25 in Rawlins County starting Wednesday, July 3. Crews will first mill and overlay the 17 miles south of Atwood between the Thomas County line and the U.S. 36 junction. Upon completion of the south portion, work will continue north from the U.S. 36 junction to the Nebraska border on the remaining 13 miles.
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