Chad Frey

Chad Frey

Questions of fairness, transparency directed at last-minute budget additions

TOPEKA — Jenna Krob and Dan Prohaska are the unfortunate owners of homes on Thunder Road in Butler County with underground water supplies fouled by crude oil leaching from abandoned or malfunctioning production wells.Their residential properties became more or less uninhabitable and it was unlikely anyone would be foolish enough to buy the homes at a reasonable price.

Through the lens: Apple Blossom Festival

The Apple Blossom Festival plans to returned to full capacity for its April 26 celebration at Newton Presbyterian Manor.Traditionally celebrated on the last Friday in April, the Apple Blossom Festival is usually the first local outdoor festival of the spring.Celebrating generations with local music, pork barbecue, vendors, antique cars, and kid fest fun with a petting zoo, pony ride, inflatables, and more the 2024 festival beat the weekend storm.

Events calendar

April 26 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Dyck Arboretum FloraKansas Spring Native Plant Days, Dyck Aboretum of the Plains, Hesston, 177 W Hickory St.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close