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Following a snow storm that hit last week which shuttered schools for three days, city crews went to work clearing streets. And they heard and saw the complaints on social media from those who wanted their streets cleared.
Freshman Henderson posts double-double The Newton High School girls’ basketball team used defense to overcome a cold shooting night, taking down Campus 41-22 Tuesday in AV-CTL I play at Ravenscroft Gym. The Railers were 14 of 56 from the field, but held Campus to seven of 29.
TOPEKA — New research sponsored by the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas shows 78% of Kansas voters support Medicaid expansion after learning about current qualifications for the health insurance program.
The Kansas Corporation Commission designated CenturyLink as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier within its service area for universal service purposes. CenturyLink’s basic local service rates for residential voice lines are $19.48 per month and business services are $32.75 per month. Specific rates will be provided upon request.
Dear Doctors: Our 7-year-old daughter has been getting a few nosebleeds each month. It started last fall, and the school nurse thinks it’s from dry air. This has been scary for her, and I wonder what can be done to make them stop. Is this something to be concerned about?
Prep girls Central Kansas League Pratt 48, Halstead 43 OT HALSTEAD – Lexi Walker scored 30 points to lead the Pratt High School girls’ basketball team to a 48-43 win over Halstead Tuesday in CKL play in Halstead. Halstead trailed 12-7 after the first Halstead trailed 12-7 after the first quarter, but tied the game 23-23 at the half.
WHITEWATER – All the elements were in place for Remington’s girls to put the first blemish on Berean Academy’s unbeaten record Tuesday night. The host Broncos led by as many as nine points in the first half, taking a 22-13 advantage with 5:06 remaining before halftime.
The Newton High School boys’ basketball team took too long to get things rolling, falling to Campus 58-50 Tuesday in AV-CTL I play at Ravenscroft Gym. The Railers won the final three quarters of play, but found themselves down 10 points after the first quarter.
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