Burrton qualifies eight to state journalism
byBURRTON—Burrton High School will be well represented at the state journalism contest on May 2 at the University of Kansas. Eight students qualified during……
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Burrton girl scouts share ins and outs of cookie sales
byBy Jared Janzen BURRTON—Girl Scouts in Burrton have been busy selling cookies since mid-February. Fourth-graders Brooklyn Achilles and Rylee Wente, along with third-grader Zadie……
Man impersonates police in Burrton
byIndependent Staff BURRTON—Residents of Burrton should be vigilant after a recent incidence of someone impersonating a police officer. It happened at about 9:30 p.m…….
Burrton has new hangout spot for youth
byBy Jared Janzen BURRTON—With lots of games, comfortable couches, a big TV and a countertop covered in snacks, 369 Common Ground is every kid’s……
Grinch plotting theft of Burrton homecoming
byBURRTON—The Grinch, as green and mean as ever, is planning an even bigger heist this week than stealing Christmas. Burrton’s winter homecoming theme is……
Locals speak out against water proposal; hearing continued
byBy Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—An answer to Wichita’s quest to modify its Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project is still months away following four days of……
Christmas ornaments meaningful to local residents
byBy Jared Janzen HARVEY COUNTY—Some people deck their Christmas trees out in tinsel and lights, decorating the boughs with shiny store-bought spheres and scintillating……
Dollar General makes hefty donation to Burrton schools
byBy Jared Janzen BURRTON—The Burrton School District has something big to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. The Dollar General Corporation selected the Burrton School……
Burrton spoofs its way through fall musical
byBy Jared Janzen BURRTON—Despite its unassuming name, “Just Another High School Musical” is likely one that you’ll remember. Burrton High School’s fall musical this……
Burrton grassfire burns several hundred acres
byBy Jared Janzen BURRTON—Firefighters from eight surrounding agencies teamed up Sunday afternoon to battle a sizeable grassfire northeast of Burrton. About 300-400 acres burned……