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Who patrols what?

Members of the Arma City Council, the chief and assistant chief of Arma Police, and City Attorney Kevin Mitchelson approached the county commission on Tuesday over the issue of jurisdiction along a stretch of U.S. 69 that passes through the City of Arma. According to Arma city officials, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office ordered Arma police officers to stop their patrols along the 1,200-foot corridor that passes through the city, in violation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sheriff and Arma departments signed in May 2024.
Read more: Morning Sun

info2026-10-22T10:49:25-05:00October 22, 2026|Legal, News|

Crawford County towns that are no more

There are several towns in Crawford County that were booming places in the late 1800s and early 1900s, but they do not exist today. Three of those communities were Bruce, Litchfield and Finley City.
Read more: Morning Sun

info2026-10-22T09:39:31-05:00October 22, 2026|News|

Rural Kansas school in danger of closing, here’s why

A rural Kansas mayor is urging education officials to hit the brakes as plans move forward to possibly close a local elementary school. USD 417 board members recently met on Oct. 12 to discuss several items, including the possibility of shuttering Prairie Heights Elementary School. The board approved a public hearing about the possible closure for 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Council Grove Junior Senior High School auditorium located at 129 Hockaday St.
Read more: KSNT 27 News

info2026-10-22T09:38:45-05:00October 22, 2026|News|

Mayor talks resignation of Topeka city manager

Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan took time Wednesday morning to explain the recent resignation of City Manager Robert Perez. Duncan addressed the Topeka community on the morning of Oct. 21 following Perez’s resignation. Duncan said Perez resigned immediately on Oct. 20 following the city council meeting with Deputy City Manager Braxton Copley taking over the position temporarily until Oct. 26. Michael Webb will become interim city manager starting on Oct. 26. Duncan praised Perez, stating that Perez did his job to the best of his ability. Duncan said Perez’s resignation stems from Perez wanting to explore other opportunities.
Read more: KSNT 27 News

info2026-10-22T10:49:35-05:00October 22, 2026|HR, News|

Topeka to hold special election next year over proposed sales tax

Members of Topeka’s City Council voted Tuesday to allow a special election to take place regarding a proposed sales tax. The vote for a potential new 0.1% sales tax in Topeka will take place on March 2, 2027 in a special election. Members of Topeka’s City Council have voted to allow a special election to take place regarding the tax. If passed, the Capital City would collect a 0.1% citywide sales tax on all retailers. According to city staff, these funds are estimated to bring in about $4 million every year. If approved, the tax would last for 10 years, taking effect on July 1, 2027. The vote is expected to cost nearly $120,000 and would be held over mail ballot.
Read more: KSNT 27 News

info2026-10-22T10:49:43-05:00October 22, 2026|Finance|

Bentley drug dog aids in bust

A Haven man was arrested on suspicion of battery of a law enforcement officer, as well as drug possession and gun charges, on Saturday. Bentley Police Chief James Bryan works part time for Mount Hope, and made the arrest on K-96 Highway near milepost 262, between Haven and Mount Hope. “Reno County K-9 Edy with the Bentley P.D., was utilized in a sniff of the vehicle, resulting in an indicative alert to a drug odor within the 2010 Dodge Charger,” a release from Bryan stated. “As officers attempted to have the driver exit the vehicle, he became combative and tried to
flee in his vehicle, resulting in an officer being dragged a distance across K-96 before the suspect car was able to be stopped in the median, with the officer sustaining minor injury.”
Read more: Harvey County Now

info2026-10-22T09:34:55-05:00October 22, 2026|News|

Downtown Overland Park’s ‘renaissance’ keeps growing with groundbreaking on former Winstead’s site

The sun beat down on a warm fall morning in downtown Overland Park as local officials and city leaders alike lined up with shovels in their hands. They were there to break ground on another multi-story, mixed-use building in downtown Overland Park featuring ground-level retail space and upper-level apartments. This particular development from Kansas City-based developer Hunt Midwest has been in the works for some time near the corner of 80th Street and Metcalf Avenue, where a Winstead’s hamburger joint once stood. Called the Canvas, the project is one of several that have popped up in downtown Overland Park near Metcalf in the past decade or so, and more are on the horizon.
Read more: Johnson County Post

info2026-10-22T10:50:43-05:00October 22, 2026|Eco Devo|

Emporia outlines data center expectations

Emporia officials said Wednesday that no data center end user has come forward and no construction timeline has been established, while outlining proposed development guidelines addressing jobs, utility costs, neighboring properties and public oversight.
Read more: www.emporiagazette.com

info2026-10-22T10:54:36-05:00October 22, 2026|Eco Devo, Legal, News|

Groundwater at the heart of life on high plains

Farming in western Kansas would look much different today without the massive infrastructure built to bring groundwater to the surface to sustain crops, water livestock, support industry and provide drinking water. Groundwater is at the heart of life on the High Plains. Kansas water law dedicates, or appropriates, this resource for the use of the public by allowing individuals to obtain water rights for beneficial purposes under the Kansas Water Appropriation Act.
Read more: Great Bend Tribune

info2026-10-22T10:51:12-05:00October 22, 2026|Eco Devo, News|

Chick-fil-A opens with more than 100 area employees

More than 100 area residents began work this week at Hays’ long-awaited Chick-fil-A, which opened Thursday, Oct. 15, under the leadership of local Owner-Operator Brett Pennell. Pennell said Wednesday that he personally interviewed and hired approximately 106 to 110 employees to staff the new restaurant. The team includes residents of Hays, Ellis and Victoria, as well as Fort Hays State University (FHSU) students, high school students and area parents seeking full- and part-time work.
Read more: Hays Daily News

info2026-10-22T10:51:19-05:00October 22, 2026|Eco Devo, News|

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Who patrols what?

Crawford County towns that are no more

Rural Kansas school in danger of closing, here’s why

Mayor talks resignation of Topeka city manager

Topeka to hold special election next year over proposed sales tax

Bentley drug dog aids in bust

Downtown Overland Park’s ‘renaissance’ keeps growing with groundbreaking on former Winstead’s site

Emporia outlines data center expectations

Groundwater at the heart of life on high plains

Chick-fil-A opens with more than 100 area employees

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