Published 7/4/2009 in News
From the left: Western Enterprise workers Travis Webster, Steve Bascombe and Chad Rouse work Friday near the Arkansas riverbed as they pack sand around cannisters that will house the shells for Fourth of July fireworks. The display will feature almost 1,000 shells, including a 540-shell finale.
...Published 7/4/2009 in Local News
By STEPHANIE FARLEY
Jeff Landgraf, a supervisor with Finney County Emergency Medical Services, understands some of the issues Finney County commissioners must weigh when it comes to EMS' request to add another crew to its 2010 budget.
The job of EMS, Landgraf said Thur ...
Published 7/4/2009 in Local News : Business
By SHAJIA AHMAD
Wichita County officials who have accepted an offer from an out-of-state renewable energy developer hope plans in the works for a second wind farm in the county will further bolster economic development.
Wichita County commissioners agreed in May to acce ...
Published 7/4/2009 in Local News : Business
By RACHAEL GRAY
Harvest is nearing completion in southwest Kansas, and according to local farmers and co-op officials, yields are all over the board.
Gary Friesen, Scott Co-op Association, said harvest is 80 to 85 percent complete in Scott County. He said he's pleased wi ...
Published 7/4/2009 in Local News
By STEPHANIE FARLEY
Garden City commissioners are firing up discussion again Tuesday on a proposed amendment to the city's smoking ordinance that would exclude some private veterans and fraternal clubs from prohibiting smoking in their establishments.
Commissione ...