info

The City of Coffeyville is proud to launch its first-ever “Coffeyville Proud” Beautification Initiative on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This new initiative reflects the City’s commitment to community pride and service, bringing together City employees and volunteers to make visible, impactful improvements across Coffeyville. Read more: Coffeyville, KS - News Flash

Even after its previous workshop, the Sedgwick City Council couldn’t agree on an ordinance that would establish a common consumption area (CCA) in the city’s downtown corridor. The purpose of the CCA, according to Administrative Assistant Izaiah Chapman, is to allow the city to have alcohol in the area during special events, such as the Moonlight Market and Fall Festival, without having to get a special event permit. The resistance from council members came because the proposed ordinance did much more than that and because the area would be hard to control. Read more: Harvey County Now

As part of its effort to review and evaluate its regulations, the Harvey County Planning and Zoning Department will launch an online survey by the end of the week, according to Karen Roth, P&Z director. The first survey will address accessory dwelling units, which are typically those small homes for kids or aging parents. The surveys allow Harvey County residents to provide feedback, and as such, the department will ask for addresses and other information, such as whether you own land. Rothe said the information will allow her to confirm survey takers’ own land in Harvey County. It will also help [...]

Without any fanfare or adieu, Hesston City Administrator Gary Emry slowly slipped away very quietly. Emry alluded to his retirement during the annual joint meeting with the city council, USD-460 BOE and Hesston Recreation on March 28. Emry made it clear then-City Clerk Jason Thrasher was poised to take over as city administrator, and during the Aug. 11 city council meeting, Thrasher was formally appointed by Mayor David Kauffman. Read more: Harvey County Now

Drones will soon be first on the scene of Olathe emergencies — carrying AEDs, spotting heat signatures in a fire, or providing a bird’s eye view of a crime scene. The Olathe City Council on Aug. 5 voted 5-0 to approve a three-year contract with BRINC Drones for the Olathe Police Department to start its own “Drones as First Responder” program. Mayor John Bacon and Councilmember Robyn Essex were absent. Olathe joins Lenexa and Prairie Village as communities with DFR programs. Read more: Johnson County Post

The city of Prairie Village is stepping up its noise ordinance enforcement as the community grows fatigued with construction noise from teardown-rebuilds. Now, the Prairie Village City Council may require construction hour signage with a phone number to report violations at construction sites such as teardown-rebuilds in single-family neighborhoods — the source of noise complaint frustration among some residents. Read more: Johnson County Post

Ernie Lujano addressed the Newton City Commission with a request: fix the Washington Park bathrooms so he would not have to keep plunging the toilets. Lujano spoke on behalf of the Newton Mexican-American Athletic Club, which uses the park as part of its annual softball tournament. He said between 200 and 300 people attend the park for the tournament. The bathrooms opened at 8 a.m. By 9 a.m., he was stuck having to plunge the toilets. Lujano said many of the event visitors are from out of town, and the bathroom situation results in a bad image for the city. Read [...]

Ernie Lujano addressed the Newton City Commission with a request: fix the Washington Park bathrooms so he would not have to keep plunging the toilets. Lujano spoke on behalf of the Newton Mexican-American Athletic Club, which uses the park as part of its annual softball tournament. He said between 200 and 300 people attend the park for the tournament. The bathrooms opened at 8 a.m. By 9 a.m., he was stuck having to plunge the toilets. Lujano said many of the event visitors are from out of town, and the bathroom situation results in a bad image for the city. Read [...]

Despite almost $18 million of dollars in taxpayer investment over the past ten years, the Sun Fresh grocery store in the Linwood Shopping center closed its doors Tuesday. “Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we are no longer, at this time, able to serve the residents of this important community,” the sign on the front door said. It was the only grocery store for miles. Read more: News

In November 2024, Rose Hill voters passed a $20 million school bond. The district's superintendent says it was to fund much-needed improvements to the decades-old infrastructure. A year later, the improvements are coming to fruition, and school staff are counting the days to the first morning bell of the semester. Read more: KSN-TV