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MKC announces broadband connectivity project

WHITEWATER – A new wireless communications tower has been constructed, and activated, at MKC’s Whitewater facility, an attempt by the cooperative and other companies to expand wireless and broadband access to the Whitewater community.

BILL D. SMITH

December 2, 1938 - March 4, 2023 Bill D. Smith, age 84, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 4, 2023 at home in Seattle, Washington.

EARL JAMES DECKER

Earl James Decker of Newton, KS passed away on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023. He was born to Harry Decker and Susie Smith Decker on August 29th, 1936, in Hillsboro, KS.

Insight Kansas: Kansas an outlier on medical cannabis

As one of only 13 states that does not legally allow the medical use of cannabis, Kansas will likely continue to face growing calls to rethink its approach. In her 2023 State of the State Address, Governor Laura Kelly urged the Kansas Legislature to legalize the medical use of cannabis.

Wildcats finish Unrau era with state title

MANHATTAN — The Vance Unrau era for the Moundridge High School boys’ basketball team ended with its seventh overall state title, sixth under Unrau, after a 66-46 win over the Independent School of Wichita Saturday in the Class 2A finals at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan. Moundridge ends the season 23-3.

Sports briefs

HC football wins two HESSTON — The Hesston College women’s flag football team made its debut over the weekend, winning two of three games. The Larks opened play with a 39-6 win Friday over Fort Scott Community College in Jayhawk Conference play.