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BARTON COUNTY — There was a collective sigh of relief from members of the Barton County Planning Commission following a lengthy morning meeting March 14.They had just approved the final draft of new zoning regulations and a revised zoning map governing the development of large-scale and commercial solar energy conversion systems, rules that were OK’d Friday by the Barton County Commission during a special meeting.

The historic Bethel College bell was tolling throughout the day Thursday and Friday - rung by members of the student-led Bethel College Community for Justice and Peace group.

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by Chad Frey Newton Kansan Marianne Eichelberger stood in Newton Public Library April 1 fighting back tears. What the former library director was seeing was… Login to continue reading Login…

GARDEN CITY — Meteorologists at the National Weather Service office in Dodge City say the tornado that struck Garden City on Sunday afternoon wasn’t obvious on radar.NWS Dodge City lead forecaster Bill Turner said the storm which spawned the tornado at 3:30 p.m.

Joy Gehrer approached the county commission last week asking for the county to take a look at the road she lives on, and possibly lower the speed limits on West Street headed out of Zimmerdale.

Easter, celebrated this weekend, by Christian churches, marks the Resurrection of Jesus three days after his death by crucifixion.

TOPEKA — Pro-marijuana activists and law enforcement officials opposed for different reasons Thursday legislation introduced in the Kansas Senate to authorize a five-year pilot program for production, processing and distribution of cannabis for medical purposes through pharmacies.Hemp industry participants, physicians and a retired U.S.