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Bridge project to close portion of K-9 in Phillips County
The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to close a portion of K-9 near Logan in Phillips County starting Monday, June 10. The closure is necessary for the demolition and replacement of the bridge spanning Crooked Creek, located 0.4 mile east of Logan. During construction, K-9 will be closed to through traffic at the bridge. Motorists should follow the signed detour around the work zone using U.S. 283, U.S. 36 and U.S. 183.
Kensington Community Update: Boil Water Advisory, Prom Highlights, and Upcoming Local Events
The latest news from April 10, 2024, includes updates on community events and important notices for residents of Kensington and nearby areas. The senior and junior classes of TR High School held their prom recently. The local KAYS organization is organizing a blood drive on April 23 at TRHS. Residents can sign up online or contact the event sponsor to participate.
K-State's Groundwater Quality Education Project: Understanding Nitrate Contamination in South Central Kansas
Researchers and students at Kansas State University (K-State) are focusing on groundwater quality education in South Central Kansas. During visits to Barton, Ellis, Norton, Smith, and Phillips Counties, the university presented projects and resources for good water practices. Matthew Kirk, an Associate Professor of Geology, leads these efforts with his team. They are collaborating with Helene Avocat from K-State, Amanda Alliband and Rick Sloan from Barton Community College, and Sherry Rogers from Dodge City Community College.
Boil Water Advisory rescinded for Kensington in Smith County
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Kensington public water supply system located in Smith County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Kensington, Smith County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Kensington public water supply system located in Smith County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:. Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled...
Kensington Local News: Thunder Ridge Students Shine, Church Services Announced, and Upcoming Community Events
Cameron Hardacre, an 8th grader at Thunder Ridge Middle School, participated in the State Spelling Bee at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, representing Phillips County. The event had about 88 students. Thunder Ridge Elementary marked National Down Syndrome Day on March 21, with students wearing crazy socks. A carnival with face painting and Connect 4 was held on March 22.
Kensington Community News: Upcoming Girls Basketball Semifinals, American Legion Special Menu and Fireman’s Pancake Feed, and Author Visit at the Library
Braxley Dean and Tamzlyn Hunter have set up a campsite in their driveway, despite the cold February weather. Meanwhile, the Thunder Ridge Girls are scheduled to compete against the Northern Valley Girls in the HS BB Sub-State Semifinals at the Colby Event Center on March 1. If successful, they will play again on March 2. The TR Schools have released their March events schedule, which includes the end of Quarter 3, HS Powerlifting, Sub-State Basketball Finals, and a MS Dance for 7th/8th grade.
Bridge construction starting on K-9 in Phillips County
The first of two bridge projects along K-9 in Phillips County is expected to start the week of March 4. The Kansas Department of Transportation project will replace the bridge over Wolf Creek, located approximately 3.5 miles east of Logan. A shoofly detour will be constructed first that will carry traffic around the work zone while the new structure is being built.
Water supply system fixed in Logan; boil water advisory rescinded
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for the city of Logan public water supply system located in Phillips County. The advisory was issued Jan. 17 because of an equipment malfunction due to freezing, resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system.
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