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Overland Park OKs arboretum plan, despite higher cost, question over buried artifacts

info2020-01-07T22:45:38-06:00January 7th, 2020|

After months of protest, the Overland Park City Council approved an expansion of the city’s arboretum — despite learning the project will cost more than originally planned. And though the Council voted 11-1 Monday night to advance the plans, neighbors are still trying to block it, this time with emails from the Shawnee tribe and Kansas’ state archaeologist calling for a study to determine if Native American artifacts lie beneath the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. The expansion would add a new visitors center, outdoor amphitheater and other gathering spaces at the attraction, off U.S. 69 and 179th Street. During Monday’s four-hour [...]

Incorporated with only 500 in 1907, Lenexa now boasts thriving commerce, rich history

info2020-01-07T22:44:10-06:00January 7th, 2020|

The city was incorporated in 1907 when the population was little more than 500. Today it approaches 60,000. Like most of present-day Johnson County, the land once belonged to the Shawnee Indians through an 1825 treaty that exchanged the property for land in Ohio. Gradually, through a 1854 treaty, the U.S. government shrank the area’s size and the American Indians sold off land. The three main trails connecting the East with Santa Fe, Oregon and California wound through the area, splitting off farther west. Adam Legler built his limestone barn in 1864 close to the Santa Fe Trail, and today it [...]

Prairie Village Macy’s to shut down, ending decades of having department store at Village Shops

info2020-01-07T22:38:17-06:00January 7th, 2020|

The space that’s housed a department store at the Village Shops for decades will soon be vacant. Prairie Village Mayor Eric Mikkelson informed the city council at Monday’s meeting that Village Shops owner First Washington had told staff that the Macy’s department store which anchors the center would be shutting down. Macy’s then confirmed to the Shawnee Mission Post that the Prairie Village store would be closing soon. Macy’s spokesperson Carolyn Ng Cohen said that a clearance sale will begin this month and will last eight to 12 weeks. Management has informed employees at the store of the coming closure. (Read [...]

Is Seward County prepared for cyber threats?

info2020-01-08T07:10:13-06:00January 7th, 2020|

A new year has started, and for Seward County, the beginning of 2020 could bring new security for its technology. Commissioners are scheduled to hear from IT Director Clayton Hoover at Monday’s regular board meaning about security awareness training to end users to help them understand how cybercriminals operate. The training would come from the Tampa Bay, Fla.-based company KnowBe4, the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform that helps manage the ongoing problem of social engineering. (Read more: Liberal First)

Organizers expect 31st annual Topeka Farm Show to attract more than 20,000 visitors

info2020-01-07T22:25:31-06:00January 7th, 2020|

Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the Stormont Vail Events Center this week for the capital city’s annual farm show. The 2020 Topeka Farm Show began Tuesday and runs through Thursday. Organizers of the event say the show, now in its 31st year, allows attendees to explore the latest products in the farm industry and socialize with familiar faces in Kansas’ farming community. “They come back year after year to buy again from a familiar face, to find out what new products are coming to the market and to see how the new technology is impacting the ag [...]

New law requires escort vehicle drivers in Kansas be registered

info2020-01-07T22:21:59-06:00January 7th, 2020|

A new law went into effect Jan. 1 that requires escort vehicle service providers working with overwidth or overweight vehicles be registered with the state, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The statute states that escort vehicle drivers must be registered with the Kansas Secretary of Transportation, successfully complete an escort vehicle training course and have a valid driver’s license. There is no fee to register or to renew a registration. Registration is valid for one year. (Read more: Local - The Hutchinson News)

Lenexa advances plans for new commercial building at 91st and Santa Fe Trail Drive

info2020-01-07T22:16:13-06:00January 7th, 2020|

Plans for a commercial office/warehouse building are in the works for a vacant plot of land at 91st and Santa Fe Trail Drive in Lenexa. The Lenexa planning commission on Monday recommended approval of preliminary plans for Rick Ramsey Building, a commercial project at 12904 Santa Fe Trail Drive. The proposed project would allow for a speculative building for a mix of office/retail and warehouse uses, with a parking lot of 12 spaces to be built on the west side of the site. City planning staff member Karen Gable said the property previously included a building occupied by a landscape service, [...]

Petition drive to save Century II in Wichita starts Monday

info2020-01-07T22:14:21-06:00January 7th, 2020|

A group that wants to save Century II from plans to raze it and replace it with new performing arts and convention centers is putting together a petition drive. Members want city action to have a public vote. (Read more: Local News |)

Roe 2020 project update reflects nearly $670,000 cost increase, completion date pushed into 2021

info2020-01-07T22:12:28-06:00January 7th, 2020|

The Roeland Park city council on Monday evening heard the most recent update to the Roe 2020 project, which included a 9.7% increase — $666,000 in total — to the construction cost estimate and extending the construction into 2021. Roeland Park’s Roe 2020 project aims to improve the thoroughfare within city limits, and will be the largest infrastructure project in the city’s history clocking in at a little over $10 million after the recent increase. The city’s engineer, Dan Miller, said there has been significant progress behind the scenes to get the project started. (Read more: Shawnee Mission Post – Community [...]

Wichita City Council approves stadium CID

info2020-01-07T22:10:04-06:00January 7th, 2020|

The Wichita City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to pass the ordinance establishing the Multi-Sport Stadium Community Improvement District. It is a 2% sales tax that will help cover the cost of the stadium. It will be in effect for 22 years. It includes areas west and east of the Arkansas River. (Read more: KSN-TV)

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