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Haven, Hutchinson saw worst of damage
RENO COUNTY — Reno County Emergency Management Director Adam Weishaar told Hutch Post that his initial impressions are that the damage from Sunday night's storm was worst in a couple of cities in the county. "I think our two hardest hit areas are the city of Hutchinson and the...
6 Kansas lakes hit with blue-green algae watches, warnings
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) says some state lakes are being impacted by the presence of harmful algae. The KDHE announced in a press release on Friday, May 17 that six lakes are under blue-green algae alerts this week. These include: Lakes can be classified at different levels in […]
Halstead bond passes
HALSTEAD, Kan. — Voters in Halstead-Bentley USD 440 passed a bond Tuesday that will add additions and improvements to multiple USD 440 schools. The bond was passed 352 to 321. The bond of no more than $28,500,000 will go toward:. Bentley Primary School. • Build New Secure Entrance and...
Themian Park work now in fundraising phase
NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission held a joint work session with the USD 373 Board of Education and Newton Recreation Commission to hear a proposal from a group of engaged citizens hoping to make improvements at Themian Park. The Railer Foundation, made up of several youth sports...
Street closure in Newton starts Wednesday
NEWTON, Kan. — SE 14th Connector (colloquially known as Beer Can Alley) will be closed to all traffic between Logan and Spencer beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, as the contractor, Pearson Construction, begins work on the new SE 10th Street intersection. The new intersection is being built...
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