PER CURIAM: After Joseph and Sharon Lambert lost their house to a fire in December 2017, they sought permission from the City of Leawood to build a significantly larger replacement home on their lot. The City refused because the dwelling would not comply with the residential zoning restrictions. The Lamberts filed a declaratory judgment action in Johnson County District Court on the grounds that their original house was a protected nonconforming use under zoning changes adopted in 2010 and 2017, so they should be able to apply that protection to their proposed replacement. They also submitted the City improperly enacted the restrictions, rendering them unenforceable. On cross-motions for summary judgment, the district court sided with the City, and the Lamberts have appealed. Cutting through various procedural thickets to the Lamberts’ advantage, we find the district court ruled correctly on the merits and, therefore, affirm.
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In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, in recognition of Patriot Day, September 11, 2020, and in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff for the entire day on September 11. “Nineteen years ago, today, our country experienced a tragedy that took the lives of so many of our fellow countrymen and women. My thoughts are with our friends, family members, and first responders who lost their lives on this infamous day,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Each year, we are reminded of the true bravery of those first responders and emergency workers who arrived at on the scenes of these terrorist attacks and gave everything to help others. We are reminded of the strength of our nation when we come together to support one another in times of crisis.”

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $42,200 to purchase emergency response equipment for the city’s fire and law enforcement departments in the city of Yates Center, Kan. … The city of Yates Center will use a $42,200 Community Facilities Grant to purchase emergency response equipment for the city’s fire and police departments. This project will enable the city to purchase safe, up-to-date equipment to ensure the continued safety of its emergency and first responders and the nearly 1,500 community members that they serve. This civic improvement is made possible because of the partnership with Yates Center, which is contributing $14,152. ….View the complete list of designated communities in Kansas.