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U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., voted Thursday to pass legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs for families across Kansas’ 3rd District. The Lower Drug Costs Now Act, H.R. 3, gives Medicare the power to negotiate with drug companies for lower drug prices, and makes those lower prices available even to those with private insurance. “When Kansans go to the pharmacy to pick up their medication, they deserve a fair deal on their drug prices,” Rep. Davids said. “This legislation will lower costs for Kansans and stop drug companies from gouging consumers, while saving patients and taxpayers hundreds…

A rate increase was approved Monday for Atmos Energy’s natural gas residential customers. The company had requested an increase that would have raised bills for residential customers about $4.33 per month in the winter and $3.41 per month in the summer, according to a news release from the Kansas Corporation Commission. The increase that was approved Monday will allow 35 cents more per month in the winter and 11 cents more per month in the summer, according to the KCC. The increase will be a little over $3 a year for average residents. Parts of Wyandotte County are served by…

A free fireworks display is planned tonight at Pierson Park, South 55th and Douglas, Kansas City, Kan. Sponsored by the Turner Recreation Commission and the Unified Government, the free professional fireworks display will begin after dark, expected to start around 9:45 p.m., at Pierson Park. Those attending may bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Personal fireworks will not be allowed in the park. Air Force Airman Chase L. Brown graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air…

A free fireworks display is planned tonight at Pierson Park, South 55th and Douglas, Kansas City, Kan. Sponsored by the Turner Recreation Commission and the Unified Government, the free professional fireworks display will begin after dark, expected to start around 9:45 p.m., at Pierson Park. Those attending may bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Personal fireworks will not be allowed in the park. Air Force Airman Chase L. Brown graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air…

KDOT photo The Gibbs Road over I-635 Bridge Replacement Project completion date has been rescheduled with Gibbs Road reopening to traffic in late September 2014, and the overall project work scheduled for completion in mid-October 2014, weather permitting. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, the start of construction on the project was delayed by several weeks, due to issues related to the advance work on the clearing of utilities. Despite the hard work of the contractor and KDOT construction staff, the bridge project simply isn’t going to make the originally scheduled completion date, according to KDOT. During these last…

by Mary Rupert People in Wyandotte County seem to be coping fairly well with the high temperatures and heat advisories this week. Kansas City, Kan., Assistant Fire Chief Craig Duke, public information officer, said that there were only three heat-related calls so far during this time. The three were treated at the scene and then transported to the hospital for evaluation, he added. The Fire Department has a plan that will be put into place for firefighters in the event of extreme heat. Duke said personnel are rotated more quickly, and extra apparatus are brought in to relieve the firefighters…

Kohl’s Department Stores is sponsoring a Kohl’s Care Scholarship program this year. The scholarships recognize youth who have made a positive difference volunteering in their communities. Nominations for youth ages 6 to 18 will be accepted until March 14 at kohskids.com. Parents, teachers, neighbors or friends may nominate outstanding students who help others. Two from each store will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card. Nearly 200 will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward higher education. Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for high education. Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on behalf…

Kohl’s Department Stores is sponsoring a Kohl’s Care Scholarship program this year. The scholarships recognize youth who have made a positive difference volunteering in their communities. Nominations for youth ages 6 to 18 will be accepted until March 14 at kohskids.com. Parents, teachers, neighbors or friends may nominate outstanding students who help others. Two from each store will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card. Nearly 200 will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward higher education. Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for high education. Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on behalf…

Kohl’s Department Stores is sponsoring a Kohl’s Care Scholarship program this year. The scholarships recognize youth who have made a positive difference volunteering in their communities. Nominations for youth ages 6 to 18 will be accepted until March 14 at kohskids.com. Parents, teachers, neighbors or friends may nominate outstanding students who help others. Two from each store will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card. Nearly 200 will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward higher education. Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for high education. Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on behalf…

by Susan Whitaker Residents of Delaware Highlands Assisted Living celebrated Mardi Gras Tuesday, March 4, with music and dancing of the Women of the Drum. The performance included rhythmic chanting, dancing and drumming with music derived from Brazil and Haiti. “Top our party, New Orleans, if you can,” said one resident of the center. The Mardi Gras party included beads, masks and king cakes, along with music and dancing. – Story and photos from Susan Whitaker, Delaware Highlands Assisted Living marketing director