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Make pets part of your emergency plans this Pet Preparedness Month
June is Pet Preparedness Month, the perfect time to update your emergency plan with pets in mind. The Red Cross has steps you can follow to help keep your furry, scaly or feathered family members safe during a disaster.
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CREATE A PET EMERGENCY PLAN — Know a safe place to take your pets. Know which hotels and motels along your evacuation route will accept pets in an emergency. Call ahead for reservations if you know you may need to evacuate. Ask if no-pet policies could be
Kristina Hemel
Jun 53 min read
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PRESS RELEASE FROM KDOT: Bridge repair project to begin on K-27 near Goodland
ridge repair project to begin on K-27 near Goodland
The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin work on a bridge repair project along K-27 in Sherman County the week of June 2.
Kristina Hemel
May 301 min read
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PRESS RELEASE from KDOT: I-70 lane reductions to continue near Grinnell
Lane closures on I-70 near Grinnell in Gove County are expected to remain in place during the week of May 19, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
KDOT has closed the passing lanes on both eastbound and westbound I-70 between mile markers 82 and 87. The closures are necessary for utility crews to complete repairs on downed powerlines from severe weather on Sunday evening.
Motorists are advised to use caution and stay alert for work crews in the area. Minor
Kristina Hemel
May 190 min read
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Former Mayor to Receive Honorary Degree-- Press Release from CCC
Colby native and former mayor Gary Adrian will be awarded the honorary associate degree during the college's sixtieth commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. on May 16 at the Colby Event Center. The event will be streamed on OpenSpacesSports.com. College personnel nominate individuals for the honorary degree, recognizing distinguished contributions to the community and Colby Community College.
Kristina Hemel
May 122 min read
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM KDOT: U.S. 40 resurfacing project to start in Wallace County
The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin work on a resurfacing project on a 26.5-mile portion of U.S. 40 in Wallace County the
Kristina Hemel
Apr 41 min read
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PRESS RELEASE: SACRED HEART SCHOOL ACADEMIC SUCCESS
State assessment results from the 2023-2024 school year have been released by the Kansas Policy Institute and Sacred Heart School in Colby,
Kristina Hemel
Apr 22 min read
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PRESS RELEASE: KDOT Resurfacing project to begin on I-70 Thomas County
A project to resurface a 12-mile portion of I-70 in Thomas County is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 31.
Kristina Hemel
Mar 261 min read
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE: KDOT Construction Planned on US 83 in Logan and Thomas Counties
The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin work on a resurfacing project on a portion of U.S. 83 in Logan and Thomas counties on
Kristina Hemel
Mar 141 min read
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE: KSHSAA: Winter weather moves some March 4 Substate games to March 6
Due to the impact of forecasted high winds and multiple winter weather concerns relative to travel this week, modifications have been made t
Kristina Hemel
Mar 31 min read
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WaKeeney Police Department- Stolen vehicle out of Wisconsin stopped
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WaKeeney Police Department- Stolen vehicle out of Wisconsin stopped
Kristina Hemel
Mar 11 min read
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PRESS RELEASE: KDOT to close I-70 lanes near Hays for Bridge Removal
The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to temporarily close both directions of I-70 near Hays starting Tuesday, March 11, for the rem
Kristina Hemel
Feb 281 min read
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PRESS RELEASE: Thomas County Pursuit Ends Safely Following 5-Hour Negotiation
PRESS RELEASE: Thomas County Pursuit Ends Safely Following 5-Hour Negotiation
Kristina Hemel
Feb 241 min read
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PRESS RELEASE: Colby Community College Women's Wrestling Signs Five
Colby Community College has announced the addition of five accomplished high school athletes to its women’s wrestling program,
Kristina Hemel
Feb 243 min read
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PRESS RELEASE: Sen. Moran Votes to Pass Legislation to Strengthen Southern Border & National Security
PRESS RELEASE: Sen. Moran Votes to Pass Legislation to Strengthen Southern Border & National Security
Kristina Hemel
Feb 211 min read
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Press Release: Sens. Moran, Grassley, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Create PBM Accountability
Press Release: Sens. Moran, Grassley, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Create PBM Accountability
Kristina Hemel
Feb 192 min read
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KDOT to hold open house for K-23 closure-- Press Release
KDOT Press Release: KDOT to hold open house for K-23 Closure on Monday, March 3rd in Hoxie, KS
Kristina Hemel
Feb 141 min read
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