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K-25 resurfacing project to start in Logan County
The Kansas Department of Transportation began work on a resurfacing project on a portion of K-25 in Logan County on Thursday. Project work will involve milling and overlaying on 22 miles between 160th Road and the U.S. 40 junction. Traffic through the areas where crews are actively working will be directed by flaggers and a pilot car. Motorists should plan for delays of 15 minutes or less during daylight hours.
Bridge repair in Logan County part of KDOT-approved September bids
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects, including one in northwest Kansas. The letting took place Sept. 20, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.
Power restored after tornado damages western Kan. community
WALLACE COUNTY —Thursday afternoon and evening storms rolled in the unusual direction from southeast to northwest in Kansas bringing heavy rain, hail, damaging winds and a tornado. The National Weather Service issued tornado watches and warnings for Wallace, Logan, Sherman and Thomas counties. A tornado caused considerable damage to...
Power restored after tornado damages western Kan. community
WALLACE COUNTY —Thursday afternoon and evening storms rolled in the unusual direction from southeast to northwest in Kansas bringing heavy rain, hail, damaging winds and a tornado. The National Weather Service issued tornado watches and warnings for Wallace, Logan, Sherman and Thomas counties. A tornado caused considerable damage to...
Power restored after tornado damages western Kan. community
WALLACE COUNTY —Thursday afternoon and evening storms rolled in the unusual direction from southeast to northwest in Kansas bringing heavy rain, hail, damaging winds and a tornado. The National Weather Service issued tornado watches and warnings for Wallace, Logan, Sherman and Thomas counties. A tornado caused considerable damage to...
Dispatchers across Kansas experience worker shortages
BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — Worker shortages across the country are impacting nearly every industry. In some professions, being short-staffed can be a matter of public safety, such as 911 workers. Emergency communications in Gove-Logan County and Butler County say their dispatchers are working overtime to make sure someone is on the other end of […]
NW Kansans among winner's of RTK photo contest
Winners have been announced for the 11th annual Ranchland Trust of Kansas photography contest. Photographers of all ages submitted photos that showcase the mission of RTK, “To preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.”. Bruce L. Hogle of Leawood...
DSNWK awarded community service tax credits
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas has been awarded $150,000 through the Community Service Tax Credit Grant program at the 50-percent rate through the Kansas Department of Commerce. There were 55 applications of which 29 were awarded with a total of $4,084,455.75. $1 million of that amount went to childcare projects. The tax credits are available to donors on a first come, first served basis and are expected to go quickly.
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