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A plan to replace a more than 3 million gallon water tank on First Street hit a small snag when bids were opened for the more than $5 million project came in above engineering estimates. "During the bidding process, after answering multiple questions from the contractors, it became clear the bids were going to come in higher than originally anticipated and the project estimates were adjusted," wrote Suzanne Loomis, director of public works, in a memo to the city commission.

MAYFIELD, Ky. – They tied themselves with ropes to a basement sewer pipe as a tornado ripped their home apart just a few feet above them.

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden said Monday that he will travel to Kentucky on Wednesday to view damage from last week’s devastating tornadoes that killed at least 64 people and displaced thousands more.

CHICAGO – As the omicron variant sparks worldwide fears of renewed COVID-19 outbreaks, Americans’ worries about infection are again on the rise, but fewer say they are regularly wearing masks or isolating compared with the beginning of the year.

Prairie View announced Dec. 13 the promotion of Brent Ide, LSCSW, to Director of Access Services.

Christmas light displays are in full swing, with displays across Newton on most nights. Newton resident Cameron Becker recently created a Google map listing 12 different shows in the city, and one in Hesston available at https://tinyurl.com/2p8bhz52.