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Southeast Kansas teacher “one of the state’s best”
HUMBOLDT, Kan. — A Southeast Kansas teacher is named one of the best in the state — in just her second year of teaching. Earlier this week, Humboldt High School teacher, Jodee Nickell learned she was one of the 32 educators in the “Sunflower State” honored as part of this year’s Kansas Horizon Award program. […]
Chanute City Honored as Business of the Year at Local Chamber & Office of Tourism Event
The Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce & Office of Tourism held its annual meeting at the SEK Impact Conference Center. The city of Chanute, Ashley Clinic, Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, and Amy and Ross Hendrickson were honored at the event. Attendees also enjoyed a dinner and silent auction.
Unemployment Rate in Neosho County Drops to 3.2% in November
From October to November, the unemployment rate in Neosho County dropped from 4% to 3.2%. In November, Neosho County’s workforce was made up of 6,222 people with 6,020 employed and 202 unemployed. Neosho County’s November 2022 jobless rate was 3.6%.Visit here for more details.
Neosho County Panthers Women's Team Exceeds Expectations with Pre-Christmas Victories
A dozen wins for the Neosho County Panthers women before Christmas has head coach J.J. Davis optimistic about his team’s prospects. “The girls have definitely exceeded expectations,” Davis said. “Our three sophomores have really helped us. We had to figure out where the freshmen were and they just kept winning. You win a few games in a row and they start to believe in themselves.”Visit here for more details.
Neosho County Commissioners Greenlight Purchase of Five License Plate Reader Cameras for Our Highways
ERIE — Neosho County commissioners Tuesday heard from Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor regarding traffic cameras and the commission approved the purchase of five for the county. Taylor said the Chanute Police Department asked him to come to a meeting to discuss license plate reader cameras created by Flock Safety.Visit here for more details.
Local Update: U.S. 169 South of Thayer Reopens After Months of Construction
By late afternoon Thursday, Dec. 21, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) expected to reopen U.S. 169 to traffic from Thayer south to U.S. 400. The 7-mile highway section has been closed since July to add passing lanes and replace the mainline pavement.Visit here for more details.
Local Residents Invited to Enjoy Chanute's Illuminated Homes This Weekend
Sleigh on over to view these illuminated homes in Chanute this weekend to get in the holiday spirit. Before heading to see the lights, I recommend making your favorite holiday drink, like hot cocoa. Don’t forget to turn on some festive tunes while visiting these homes.Visit here for more details.
Unemployment Rate in Neosho County Drops to 3.2% in November
From October to November, the unemployment rate in Neosho County dropped from 4% to 3.2%. In November, Neosho County’s workforce was made up of 6,222 people with 6,020 employed and 202 unemployed. Neosho County’s November 2022 jobless rate was 3.6%.Visit here for more details.
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