Chanute News

Veterans Day parade all about veterans I would like to say thank you to all who participated in the Chanute Veterans Day parade, to all who came out to watch the parade, and especially to the American Legion ... via Chanute Tribune

Chanute's Taylor Bailey, left, covers up to try to prevent Pittsburg's Morgan Woods from stripping the ball under the basket during the first quarter of the eighth grade A-Team game on Thursday at Pittsburg ... via The Morning Sun

“Employers have to be assured they can find workers, and the bottleneck for economic growth is decent, affordable housing”

Two legislative leaders outlined a $17.5 million relief package Saturday to help flood-stricken southeast Kansas and tornado-ravaged Greensburg, with money to encourage home building and tax breaks for ... via Dodge City Daily Globe

“We have two or three voice reinforcement systems”

Tech coordinator keeps eye on future Connie Woodard Special to The Tribune Learning how district uses technology key to job The skills Randy Phillips acquired working for Kustom Signals and the City of Chanute ... via Chanute Tribune

“This does not solve the problem permanently”

Armed with garden hose sprinklers and buckets, more than a dozen women residents along South Santa Fe, who declared they were "tired of waiting on politicians at Topeka" to do something about Chanute's "dust ... via Chanute Tribune

“We've cut everything out of the cost but I think we'll come in under budget. The interest money that's been made on the bond issue funds should take care of the additional costs”

Due to rising costs the project's budget has needed a fair amount of tweaking, but Larry Gates, superintendent of the electric utility, said the work should be completed on time and on budget. via Chanute Tribune

“We did initially run into problems on the previous water line and sewer line contracts. We had to make several adjustments for the work that was ahead of us which did slow us down a few weeks.”

The $1,082,000 road project on North Plummer is nearing its end. Chanute is covering 25 percent of the cost with money from a 2005 bond issue. via Chanute Tribune

“Tom told us she hadn't been the same since she had returned home. She just wasn't as happy”

Thumper finds new home; chooses adopted family Jackie Witherspoon Special to the Tribune After living in a loving home, Thumper, a Blue Healer/Beagle mix, found herself homeless several weeks ago, lost and ... via Chanute Tribune

Wedding - Miller and Hendrickson Lori Elizabeth Miller and Lucas Arthur Hendrickson were married June 23, 2007, at Grace Lutheran Church, Iola. via Chanute Tribune

Vision Chanute eyeing new volunteers Vision Chanute? What is that all about? Well, Chanute is one of 13 communities in Kansas undergoing a process of community-building. The components of community-building ... via Chanute Tribune

“There is no secret whatsoever that local golf courses are experiencing fewer rounds and higher costs. That's not just in Chanute, that's the majority of municipal and club golf courses across the Midwest”

The following is a continuation of information discussed during Monday's work session for city commissioners. via Chanute Tribune

“I never dreamed when she was diagnosed with this that we would still be fighting it a month and a half later.”

A local teen has spent the last month and a half fighting a drug-resistant form of staph infection. via Chanute Tribune

“We bought the 64kv line from Westar because we needed to have control over the quality of that line and also build what Larry Gates (superintendent of the electric utility) might call a complete loop system”

Chanute's City Commission tapped the current high school to house a new community swimming pool, choosing the site over the Pool Steering Committee's recommendation of land on Katy near the cemetery. via Chanute Tribune

“The boys are very, very lucky.”

A Chanute man returned home yesterday from Wesley Medical Center after an accident Saturday afternoon. via Chanute Tribune

Main Street Chanute welcomes trick-or-treaters Main Street Chanute is again having its annual Trick or Treat on Main Street event on Wednesday, Oct. via Chanute Tribune

“District administrators are making a concerted effort to respond by taking appropriate steps”

Chanute schools take action to minimize risk of infection Connie Woodard Special to the Tribune Chanute Public Schools is one of several Kansas school districts taking action to minimize the risk of infection ... via Chanute Tribune

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will hold a public hearing and public comment period from October 26 until 5 p.m. on November 28 regarding the proposed expansion of a construction and demolition ... via WIBW-TV Topeka

“They set the tone. We've had success because of the work they've put in. They've helped build the program up. We'll really miss their leadership.”

When the seniors of this year's Chanute High School cross country team look back on 2007, Derek Liggett wants them to remember the positives, not how it ended. via Chanute Tribune

“The City of Chanute and the entire state of Kansas benefit immensely from having a company like Sierra Midwest doing business here and hiring Kansas workers. We look forward to working with the company for years to come.”

Training funds awarded to Sierra Midwest in Chanute Printed circuit board manufacturer plans to add 50 employees The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded Sierra Midwest, Inc., a leading provider of printed ... via Chanute Tribune

Parades, pre-annexation approved by city The Chanute City Commission met in regular session Monday, Oct. via Chanute Tribune