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The exterior of the Cloud County Courthouse in Concordia, Kan. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier
Local Cloud County Comm. discusses key department updates, community funding and courthouse repairs at regular meeting

At the Cloud County Commission's Sept. 9 meeting, commissioners discussed key updates on road projects, courthouse repairs and the transfer of more than $14,000 from the Community Development Block Gr...

Sep 09, 2024
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Local USD 333 Concordia Board of Education set to discuss financial details and facility updates at regular meeting

The agenda for the Monday, Sept. 9 meeting of the USD 333 Board of Education.

Sep 09, 2024
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Local Concordia Police Department report for Sept. 3-8

The Concordia Police Department log for Sept. 3-8.

Sep 09, 2024
Concordia Fire and EMS
Local Concordia Fire and EMS Report for Sept. 5-8

The latest news and notes from Concordia Fire and EMS.

Sep 09, 2024
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Local Governor Kelly directs flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11

Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in remembrance of 9/11.

Sep 09, 2024
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Local Public Health Advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) released active advisories for harmful algal blooms across the state.

Sep 06, 2024
National Suicide Prevention Month
Local Reaching out during Suicide Prevention Month: a conversation could save a life

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Learn how starting a simple conversation can make a difference and connect those struggling with local and national support resources.

Sep 06, 2024
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Local Governor Kelly awards more than $28M to crime survivor programs

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that more than $28 million in state funding was awarded to multiple crime survivor programs. NCK CASA received more than $70,000 in combined funding.

Sep 06, 2024
Concordia Fire and EMS
Local Concordia Fire and EMS Report for Thursday, Sept. 5

The latest news and notes from Concordia Fire and EMS.

Sep 06, 2024
Thanks to a new NSF grant, researchers at three universities are advancing K-State entomologist Brian Spiesman's BeeMachine project, which tracks trends in bee populations worldwide. Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension
Local K-State entomologist to lead $1M effort to expand bee project

Kansas State University researchers received more than $1 million from the NSF to expand BeeMachine.ai, a project tracking bee populations. The AI-powered tool helps identify species and advance conse...

Sep 05, 2024
Concordia City Hall near downtown. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier
Local Concordia Comm. approve 2025 budget, 9/11 sponsorship, and city projects at first Sept. meeting

At their Sept. 4 meeting, the Concordia City Commission approved the 2025 budget, discussed 9/11 event sponsorship, safety inspections for local dams and the addition of a new snowplow to the city's f...

Sep 05, 2024
Concordia Fire/EMS
Local Concordia Fire and EMS report for Sept. 1 - 4

The latest news and notes from Concordia Fire and EMS services.

Sep 05, 2024