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        • City to pursue solutions for spillway glare 6:45 am
          The spillway casts a glare on adjacent homes when the sun is shining.
        • New hotel may join 7th St. corridor Jun. 14, 2013
          A new hotel could join the rapidly changing landscape of Seventh Street in Augusta.
        • Tractor Supply to open Augusta store Jun. 14, 2013
          New business on Highway 54, west of Augusta
          Ground has been broken at the site for the new Tractor Supply store, corner of SW Diamond Rd. and Highway 54.
        • Commissioners discuss allowing county employees with concealed carry permits to have guns at work Jun. 14, 2013
          Butler County Commissioners discussed how they would deal with the legislation that will take effect on July 1.
        • Wholesale Water District discussed Jun. 14, 2013
          The feasibility of a Wholesale Water District.
        • Police chase suspect held without bond Jun. 13, 2013
          The suspect in last Wednesday’s police chase in Augusta is still being held without bond in the Butler County Jail.
        • USD 402 construction complete Jun. 13, 2013
          With the district construction projects completed, the building plaques were on display at Monday night’s USD 402 Board of Education meeting.
          Above from left, Larry Winter, Bob McCalla, Kim Braungardt, Bill Rinkenbaugh, Kathi Martinez, wife of the late Chris Martinez, Superintendent Dr. John Black, Andy Hall, and Charles Garcia.  The group is shown with one of the new building plaques, which will be installed near the main entrances of the schools.
        • Augusta's new Walmart opens Jun. 13, 2013
          Between 300 and 400 people turned out for the ceremonial ribbon cutting and grand opening of Augusta's new Walmart store Wednesday morning.
          Walmart manager Don Kendrick cuts the ribbon.
        • Garvin Park Playground opens Jun. 13, 2013
          The playground was dedicated Tuesday at noon and about two dozen children were playing on it by 12:30 p.m.
          Ribbon cutting
        • Augusta's new Walmart grand opening Jun. 12, 2013
          The newly relocated Walmart opened this morning with fanfare
          Walmart manager Don Kendrick cut the ceremonial ribbon early Wednesday morning.
        • 81 Speedway plans Father’s Day special Jun. 11, 2013
          A weekend of championship dirt track auto racing is on tap this weekend at 81 Speedway.
        • Community Foundation of Butler County earmarks over $70,000 for distribution Jun. 11, 2013
          More than $70,000 is earmarked for distribution to local charities and students seeking higher education.
        • Miss Butler County first runner-up in Miss Kansas Pageant Jun. 11, 2013
          Miss Butler County 2013 Ashley Ulmer was runner-up in the Miss Kansas Pageant
          From left, Miss Butler County Ashley Ulmer and Miss Kansas  Theresa Vail.
        • Winter thankful for the experience Jun. 11, 2013
          Winter was given a Distinguished Service Award and recognized for his dedication to the education of Augusta’s children.
          Monday night Larry Winter was recognized for his eight years of service on the Augusta Board of Education.
        • Waterline Improvements in School Street - High Street to 12th Street Jun. 9, 2013
          The contractor plans to begin work on June 10th, 2013 and should complete the work by July 2nd, 2013.
        • Heartland Research wins award for efficiency, quality Jun. 7, 2013
          The award recognized the efficiency and quality of data that Heartland Research produces.
        • Army National Guard Band performing June 24 Jun. 7, 2013
          The 35th Infantry Division Band Army National Guard will appear in a free public concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2013.
          The 35th Infantry Division Band Kansas Army National Guard will perform in Augusta on Monday, June 24th.  Augusta’s own Todd Hollis is a member of the elite group.
        • Goldenstein’s title, perfect year gets top performance Jun. 7, 2013
          This was a no-brainer.
        • Busy 'off' week ahead for City Council Jun. 7, 2013
          Next week is full of activities
        • Chase suspect held on $25,000 bond Jun. 7, 2013
          Jeremy Hutchens is suspected of stealing a car and leading Augusta Police Officer Quenten Shoopman on a high-speed chase on West 7th Street at about 4:30 a.m, Wednesday morning.
          Augusta Police Officer Quenten Shoopman was released from the hospital Thursday after this accident Wednesday morning during a high speed chase through Augusta
        • Augusta's Frisco Depot Grant has been approved Jun. 7, 2013
          Great news concerning the Frisco Depot
        • Awards week: Childers, Winter named AHS athletes of the year Jun. 6, 2013
          Augusta High School has selected seniors Taylor Childers and Chase Winter as the 2012-13 athletes of the year.Childers, who played girls tennis, basketball and soccer, has earned several league honors during her high school career. She was named co-Most Valuable Player in the AVCTL-Div. IV this past...
        • Code simplified for downtown ordinance Jun. 6, 2013
          An ordinance that was established to regulate downtown business construction has been significantly modified.
        • Community bids farewell to good friend Jun. 6, 2013
          Cletus Kappelmann, longtime Augusta businessman, supporter has died
          Cletus, at work in his drugstore.
        • Update: Officer upgraded to fair condition Jun. 6, 2013
          Positive report for Augusta officer
          Officer Quinten Shoopman
        • Update: Suspect in custody Jun. 5, 2013
          Suspect has been apprehended.
          Jeremy Hutchens is now in custody at the Augusta Department of Safety
        • Police pursuit leads to accident that injures officer, suspect arrested after manhunt Jun. 5, 2013
          The chase began from the Jump Start convenience store on 7th St. at approximately 4:15 a.m. when contact was made with suspect Jeremy Hutchens, a black male approximately 30-33. Hutchens was parked at one of the gas pumps and when approached by Officer Shoopman, he fled.
          Suspect Jeremy Hutchens slams on the gas and flees from Augusta Police officer Quenten Shoopman just after 4 a.m., Wednesday morning.
        • KSHSAA splits Class 4A into two divisions for five sports Jun. 4, 2013
          As a result of votes by participating Class 4A schools, Kansas High School Activities Association will divide the 4A classification into two sub-divisions for five sports.There will be a Class 4A-Div. I and a 4A Div-II for the sport of volleyball, football, basketball, baseball and softball. These...
        • City Wide Garage Sale June 14 - 15 Jun. 4, 2013
          Time for the city wide garage sale!
        • Relay For Life: Inspiring hope Jun. 4, 2013
          Augusta's Relay For Life event will be the evening of Friday, June 21, through 6 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at Hillier Stadium, Augusta High School.
          Cancer survivors at last year’s Relay For Life held the banner for the Victory Lap.
        • Water restrictions still in place Jun. 4, 2013
          The city lake has a very small watershed compared to the size of the El Dorado reservoir.
        • Obituary: Cletus Kappelmann Jun. 3, 2013
          Cletus Kappelmann , 83, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013. Services pending with Headley Funeral Chapel of Augusta.
        • Ticket pick-up locations announced for free Richard Marx in Andover Central Park Concert Jun. 3, 2013
          The Andover Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and BOB-FM announced today the businesses that will have FREE tickets to distribute for the Richard Marx in Andover Central Park Concert. The concert will take place on Saturday, June 22 at 8 p.m. Access to Central Park and seating will begin at 6 p.m.
        • Book tracing college's history a labor of love for author May. 31, 2013
          Hugh Richardson wrote an all-inclusive book on the history of Butler County Community College.
          Hugh  Richardson
        • Augusta's water situation not good, but better May. 31, 2013
          The light at the end of the tunnel is visible.
          The City Lake is looking better following recent spring rains.
        • All-League week: Robinson named softball MVP May. 31, 2013
          After going undefeated in the regular season and making it to the Class 4A state championship game, it's not too surprising to see that Augusta's softball team led the way in All-league selections.The softball team had four First Team and four Second Team Orioles earn a total of nine All-Ark Valley...
        • Finalists named for Butler president May. 30, 2013
          Three finalists have been selected for the position of president of Butler Community College.
        • David All recognized for 31 years as Augusta's city attorney May. 30, 2013
          David All has resigned as Augusta's city attorney.
          From left, David All shown with Mayor Kristey Williams at last week
        • Kelly - Ohio project on schedule May. 30, 2013
          The first phase of the Kelly/Ohio Intersection Project is complete.
          Looking south on Ohio St.
        • All-League week: Six Orioles earn baseball honors May. 29, 2013
          While their youthfulness showed at times, Augusta's baseball team played beyond its years more often than not. Now, the team is getting recognized for it.The Orioles had six players earn All-Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League-Div. IV honors. Kolton Schenker was the lone Oriole who was...
        • The disaster AFTER the disaster May. 28, 2013
          Those of us in the disaster business knew a second disaster was about to descend upon Moore, Okla.
        • All-League week: Childers earns co-MVP in girls soccer May. 28, 2013
          Despite its struggles, Augusta's girls soccer team was represented well in the All-Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League-Div. IV selections.Perhaps none was more fitting than Taylor Childers, Augusta's goalkeeper who was named First Team All-League and earned league co-MVP honors. Childers' knack...
        • Farmer's Market opens Saturday May. 28, 2013
          Farmer's Market opens Saturday in the parking lot at the Augusta Senior Center.
        • Honoring those who bravely served May. 28, 2013
          Augusta's annual Memorial Day Service at Elmwood Cemtery
          Eldon Laubhan, WWII veteran, was recognized as a Living Legend at Monday
        • ‘Best Water’ Award presented to City May. 28, 2013
          Augusta receives 'Best Tasting Water' award
          Sharon Forrester, Uriah Jones, Russell Still with the City Water Dept. and Pat McCool, KRWA at last week’s City Council meeting.
        • Highland Dr. to be closed for pavement repairs May. 28, 2013
          Highland Drive to close for repairs
          Highland Dr. is indicated on the map above.
        • Steinkamp takes fourth in high jump at State May. 27, 2013
          Despite the inconsistencies the spring season had, junior Kyler Steinkamp proved to be a model of reliability.In his first trip to the state track and field meet, Steinkamp was able to clear 6 feet, 2 inches in the high jump event, a mark he's consistently hit all season despite the lack of normal...
          Kyler Steinkamp clears the high jump bar at 6 feet, 2 inches during the state track and field meet Saturday morning at Wichita State
        • Paving project to close Highland Drive for about two weeks May. 26, 2013
          Highland Drive to be closed for pavement repairs beginning Wednesday.
          Map for paving
        • Modest veteran shares his story May. 24, 2013
          Lawrence Alley publishes memoirs, 'My Generation,1923-2013'
          Lawrence Alley at the completion of his 100th combat mission over North Korea.
        • Santa Fe Lake looking good for holiday weekend May. 24, 2013
          Rains have helped Santa Fe Lake
          A beautiful sunset at Santa Fe Lake.
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