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Border War heats up: Will the Chiefs, Royals choose Kansas or Missouri?

2025-06-12T08:48:12-05:00June 12th, 2025|

The border war is heating up as Missouri comes to the table with its own plan to keep the Chiefs and Royals on their side of the state line. Now, all eyes are on both pro-sports teams as they weigh their options. Some Kansas lawmakers are vying for the teams to cross over, calling out Missouri's months of deliberation over a final proposal. However, some advocacy groups are skeptical of whether a move to Kansas will pay off in the end. Source: KSNT 27 News

21-mile highway shutdown delayed in central Kansas

2025-06-12T08:47:15-05:00June 12th, 2025|

A road work project that would have created a nearly 70-mile detour in central Kansas is officially delayed. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced on social media that a road work project set for K-177 Highway is delayed until next year. The project was originally set to start on June 16 and lead to the closure of 21 miles of K-177 between Strong City and Council Grove, creating a large detour route. Source: KSNT 27 News

Private ambulance services now can apply to operate in Lawrence

2025-06-12T07:57:05-05:00June 12th, 2025|

The City of Lawrence has approved a change in city code to allow private ambulance companies to perform non-emergency medical transports to and from the hospital to alleviate some of the burden on Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical crews. Source: LJWorld

New playground for kids of all abilities opens in south Wichita

2025-06-09T09:27:04-05:00June 9th, 2025|

The city of Wichita opened its first accessible playground on Wednesday, marking the first of a series of planned improvements to L.W. Clapp Memorial Park. At a ribbon-cutting late Wednesday morning, city leaders celebrated the opening of the playground and the installation of a piece of public art. Source: Wichita Kansas Local News, Crime & More |

Wichita Southeast High probe shows possible grade tampering; principal replaced

2025-06-09T09:26:03-05:00June 9th, 2025|

Wichita school district leaders say some student records at Southeast High School were changed — possibly to meet graduation requirements — and the district is investigating allegations of grade fixing at the school. Southeast High’s principal, Claudia Cooper, was replaced unexpectedly last week. In an email to employees, Lauren Hatfield, assistant superintendent of secondary schools, said Connie Redic would serve as Southeast’s principal for the coming school year. Source: Wichita Kansas Local News, Crime & More |

Evergy requests a rate increase for central Kansas. How much it could cost you

2025-06-09T09:24:43-05:00June 9th, 2025|

Major energy provider Evergy has filed a rate increase that could lead to higher bills for customers in the Wichita area, and stakeholders will soon have the chance to comment on the request. Evergy is requesting a $196.4 million rate increase for Evergy Kansas Central, which includes customers in Wichita, Manhattan and Topeka. The new rates would begin in September and come out to a 8.62% rate hike for residential customers, about $13 more per month. Source: Wichita Kansas Local News, Crime & More |

Kansas town was just recognized for having the second best main street in the US

2025-06-09T09:23:59-05:00June 9th, 2025|

A town about an hour and a half drive from Wichita has a main street you might not want to miss, according to USA Today readers. Emporia, Kansas, with a population of just exceeding 24,000 residents, was recognized by the publication as having the second best main street in the U.S., ranking just behind Pennsylvania city. “Whether you’re looking for unique shopping, mouthwatering dining, or a lively night out, Commercial Street in downtown Emporia is the place to be,” the April 16 10Best Readers’ Choice piece reads. Source: Homepage

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