Tag: area news

Flu numbers ‘very high’ in Neosho Co. CHANUTE — Neosho County is experiencing a high number of influenza cases, according to the Chanute Tribune. Neosho County Health Department Immunization Nurse Paula Roberts told the Tribune…

Illnesses close Oswego schools OSWEGO — USD 504 schools closed last Thursday and Friday due to an overwhelming number of student and staff illnesses, according to the Parsons Sun. Almost 200 students and 25 faculty…

Garnett eyes budget changes GARNETT — Increased utility costs have forced Garnett city commissioners to request amending their budget, according to the Anderson County Review. Commissioners are asking for the budget for natural gas be…

Solar farm considered FREDONIA — City commissioners are weighing whether to build a solar farm, according to the Wilson County Citizen. City Administrator Wesley Young presented two options. 1.) Outright ownership for about $4 million and…

BURLINGTON — A massive $2.5 billion military microchip operation in Coffey County was named the Kansas Semiconductor Manufacturing Consortium, according to the Coffey County Republican. It was formerly known as Silicon Prairie. Coffey County commissioners…

Partnership allows church to expand mission services PITTSBURG — Christmas has come early for the Wesley House, an outreach mission sponsored by First United Methodist Church. Last week the church announced a partnership with the…

Labette County gets $5.2M for rural internet service PARSONS — A company that provides wireless internet service in Labette County will expand its network and bring fiber optic broadband internet service with speeds up to a…