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Barton County Planning Commission announce possible changes to zoning regulations

info2019-03-27T06:41:19-05:00March 27th, 2019|

While getting the County Commissions approval for the three members to the Planning Commission Monday, Environmental Manager Judy Goreham also told them of some updates that are in the works for zoning regulations. A public hearing will be held concerning the changes before the issue is brought back before Commissioners. The Planning Commissions focus is to plan for proper growth and development in Barton County through enacting planning and zoning laws for protection of public health, safety and welfare. (Read more: Great Bend Post)

Finally, an update on Greenwich Place’s golf entertainment complex, but it’s not DRIV

info2019-03-27T06:36:59-05:00March 27th, 2019|

As Greenwich Place continues to grow with new businesses such as Dave & Busters and Duluth Trading Co., there’s been almost zero word on what’s going on with the golf entertainment complex planned for the 100-acre development at K-96 and Greenwich. Until now, that is. Something called Swings Golf — it’s not clear if that’s the business name or a working name for now — will go before the planning commission on April 4. That appears to possibly be different than the DRIV Golf Lounge & Brewhouse that Have You Heard? first reported in late 2016. No one with Wichita Destination [...]

City council gets review of acceptable uses at Merriam Town Center as officials look to keep center occupied

info2019-03-27T06:35:32-05:00March 27th, 2019|

As the city of Merriam explores options for keeping Merriam Town Center vibrant after the loss of Hen House and the prospect of other possible departures as long-term leases expire, Mayor Ken Sissom says he’s been hearing a common concern from residents. “For some reason, a number of our residents believe that we have a greater ability to decide what goes in there than we actually do,” Sissom told the council during Monday evening’s meeting. “I’ve been called and pled with to bring this business there or that business there, and I have to explain to them, this is not something [...]

City of McPherson drafts Sunday liquor sales ordinances

info2019-03-27T06:35:25-05:00March 27th, 2019|

As a result of the March 12 special election city of McPherson officials drafted and reviewed various ordinances to allow Sunday liquor sales within city limits. According to the commission “The combined effect of these ordinances changes the allowance for Sunday Liquor Sales from Noon to 8 p.m. to include allowances for the following consumption licenses: CMB Licenses (Beer 3.2 percent alcohol content and below), General Retail Enhanced CMB (Beer under 6 percent in alcohol in content), Limited Retail Enhance CMB (Beer under 6 percent in alcohol in content), Retail Alcoholic Beverage Licenses, and Special Event Permits. If the respective ordinances [...]

Voting light in Pretty Prairie sales tax election

info2019-03-27T06:33:12-05:00March 27th, 2019|

Nine people voted during the first two hours of voting Tuesday morning in Pretty Prairie, where a proposed city sales tax is on the ballot. The polling place at the Pretty Prairie Senior Center will close at 7 p.m. “We have not had a line,” said Reno County Deputy Election Officer Jenna Fager. Because lunch will be served at the senior center, poll workers expected voting would rise at noon. Also, voters are expected to cast ballots after work. Pretty Prairie has about 425 eligible voters for this election. The city does not have a local sales tax, and the proposed [...]

Should Wichita projects include public art?

info2019-03-27T06:32:16-05:00March 27th, 2019|

Wichita could get more colorful in the future -- that's the goal of art advocates around town. "We have a lovely legacy of public art in Wichita, and we'd like to formalize it," said Wichita Arts Museum director Patricia McDonnell. She, along with other art advocates, will present an ordinance recommendation at Wichita City Council's workshop today. The group is pushing for more public art in the city. The proposed ordinance, called the "percent-for-art ordinance," sets aside one-percent of the city's capital improvement project budget for public art projects. "It's to add design consideration, beauty to the buildings and projects we [...]

Andover City Council set to vote on pit bull ordinance for annexed area

info2019-03-27T06:29:23-05:00March 27th, 2019|

When we first met Gary and Diana Mccan last month, they had just found out their neighborhood was set to be annexed into Andover. They also found out their dog, Bailey, was no longer welcome. "Once we started sharing our concerns, two or three of the councilmen started agreeing with us," says Gary Mccan. In Andover, it's against the law to own a pit bull. "Our mayor is very very dead set against pit bulls. I don't know why. As he's even stated, they will not be in the city as long as he's there," says Diana Mccan. After the Mcann's [...]

Throughout harsh winter, Lawrence city crews have patched more than 10,000 potholes

info2019-03-27T08:36:41-05:00March 27th, 2019|

If Lawrence motorists feel like they’re hitting more potholes — or swerving to avoid more of them — they may be right. So far this year, city road crews have had to patch more than 10,000 potholes. City officials say that because of the amount of snowfall this winter, the city has patched almost as many potholes in the first three months of the year as it did in all of 2018. Municipal Services and Operations Deputy Director Mike Lawless said the harsher-than-usual winter, particularly compared with recent years, has been hard on the roads. “We’ve had more snow this year [...]

90,000-square-foot retailer is the latest business to help transform Kellogg and Webb

info2019-03-26T06:55:33-05:00March 26th, 2019|

The southeast corner of Kellogg and Webb Road is undergoing a major transformation, and another big piece is now a done deal. Floor & Decor is expected to open this fall in the 90,000-square-foot one-time Builders Square space at 9609 E. Kellogg across from Costco. The national chain, which is expected to be a regional draw, will join the planned three-story, 102,000-square-foot Extra Space Storage and the new 15,000-square-foot Groves Retail Liquor. There are three other pad sites on the 14 acres that Clark Investment Group and Johnny Stevens own at the corner, one of which is spoken for by a [...]

Danny Smith named new Crawford Co. Sheriff

info2019-03-26T06:49:41-05:00March 26th, 2019|

There’s a new sheriff in Crawford County. Following the retirement of Sheriff Dan Peak, the Crawford County Democratic Party unanimously approved the appointment of CRSO Captain Danny Smith by precinct vote unanimously on Sunday. The vote has been sent to Topeka where if the selection is approved, Smith will officially become the new Crawford County Sheriff. The approval is expected within two weeks. Smith will replace Peak, who nominated Smith for the position. (Read more: Pittsburg, KS - Morning Sun)