Riverton NewsLocal news for Riverton, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Some contested races shaping up for Cherokee County primary- March 20, 2008 COLUMBUS, Kan. - Contested races are shaping up for the Aug. 5 primary election in Cherokee County. via Joplin Globehttp://www.topix.net/city/riverton-ks/2008/03/some-contested-races-shaping-up-for-cherokee... Construction to begin next month on Riverton roundabout- March 14, 2008 "That was part of our right-of-way negotiations with him" COLUMBUS, Kan. - Construction on a Riverton roundabout is expected to begin about April 1. A pre-construction conference took place Thursday at the Cherokee County Courthouse between officials with the Kansas ... via Joplin Globehttp://www.topix.net/city/riverton-ks/2008/03/construction-to-begin-next-month-on-riverton... Coal plant bill draws lines- March 11, 2008 "With all this put together, I have to vote what I think is right for my district" Two weeks ago, Rep. Shirley Palmer, D-Fort Scott, anxiously walked into Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' office. via Topeka Capital-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/riverton-ks/2008/03/coal-plant-bill-draws-lines?fromrss=1 Controversy Over Incorporation- March 9, 2008 Many residents in one Four State community say they don't want their hometown to become an official town. via KODE-TV Joplinhttp://www.topix.net/city/riverton-ks/2008/03/controversy-over-incorporation?fromrss=1 County takes steps to buy out homes- March 5, 2008 "That's 35 homes we don't have to worry about next time" The Cherokee County Commission on Monday approved a grant application in pursuit of money to buy out 35 homes that were damaged in the June 2007 flooding. via Joplin Globehttp://www.topix.net/city/riverton-ks/2008/03/county-takes-steps-to-buy-out-homes?fromrss=... |