Fire departments get state funding

The Kansas Department of Insurance has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $135,194.32 has been distributed among eight local FRAs throughout Cherokee County.

The Galena Fire Department received $65,570.52 which was the highest amount distributed in the county.

The Columbus Fire Department received $29,013.17 a…