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WILSON — It just became easier for utility companies to serve customers in Wilson.At Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council, approval was given to waive the right-of-way permit requirements for all utility companies.

KANOPOLIS — City Attorney Patrick Hoffman attended the Kanopolis City Council meeting April 14 to remind the council of open meeting basics.“I feel a little bit of a need for apology,” he said. “After a change of government, I try to give a KOMA/KORA training.

CLAFLIN — The Wilson Elementary Daycare will close May 19, following action taken by the USD 112 Central Plains Board of Education during the regular monthly meeting April 13.

WILSON — A request for annual chip seal work was approved at Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council.The council approved a bid from Vance Brothers (formerly Circle C) in an amount not to exceed $138,000.

SALINA — Kiley Barnett, 39, Kanopolis, appeared in Saline County District Court March 25 for a review hearing. She was allegedly involved in a fatal crash resulting in a motorcyclist being killed on a rural Saline County road.

Further raising of water and sewer rates was once again discussed at Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth City Council.Interim City Administrator Allen Dinkel reminded the council they adjusted both rates in 2025 — the first time since 2019.

KANOPOLIS — Less than 10 minutes into the March 20 special meeting, the Kanopolis City Council entered executive session for 30 minutes to discuss nonelected personnel.Upon exiting the session, employee payment was addressed.

SALINA — Following a full-day evidentiary preliminary hearing in Saline County District Court March 10, Kayla Errebo, 33, Lorraine, who faces multiple charges in connection with a fatal crash that took place Aug. 8 in Saline County, received the judge’s ruling on the morning of March 11.

KANOPOLIS — Line-by-line, city council Member Theresa Kyler reviewed a portion of the city employee handbook with fellow council members during the March 10 meeting.“I’ve got a lot of questions,” she said.With two recent hires, employee evaluations topped Kyler’s list of questions.

WILSON — The USD 112 Central Plains Board of Education met for its regular monthly meeting March 9. The meeting began with passionate comments from community members following the board’s special meeting Feb. 23 in Claflin, where the board voted 5-1 to close Wilson Elementary School.