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Leawood caps sidewalk speed limit for e-scooters and e-bikes, plus other changes
Beginning Dec. 15, riders of bicycles, electric-assisted bicycles and other “micromobility devices” will have to stay at or below 15 miles an hour on sidewalks and trails in Leawood, the city council has decided. In unanimously voting to update its…
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Overland Park changes neighborhood street rebuild rules to save trees, lessen impact on residents
For about 15 years now, Overland Park has been chipping away at a backlog of repairs to aging neighborhood streets that are in need of replacement or otherwise nearing the end of their functional lives. The projects, though necessary to…
Does Kansas have more rural hospitals at risk of closing than any other state as of October 2026?
No. Kansas ranked second nationally for rural hospitals at risk of closing, with 58 of its 100 hospitals considered at risk. Texas led with 84 hospitals, according to an October 2026 report. Proportionally, Kansas ranked seventh, with 58% of its…
Junction City police link fall in criminal activity to Flock camera use
Law enforcement in Junction City is tying a recent drop in crimes to the installation of Flock cameras. City of Junction City staff held a recent commission meeting that featured a presentation on crime stats from police officials. Junction City…
Arma Casey’s nearly done
ARMA, Kan. — From new builds to Christmas preparation, the Arma Public Works Department has remained busy this fall, city superintendent Austin Spragg reported to the Arma City Council Monday. Spragg provided an update regarding the construction of a new Casey’s…
South Hutch to allow RVs at mobile home park
The City of South Hutchinson approved a conditional use permit to allow RVs at Prairieland Mobile Home Park during Monday night’s city council meeting. The permit is intended to benefit short-term workers who will be building the new Evergy plant.…
Mount Hope approves loan, clarifies code enforcement
The Mount Hope City Council approved a loan for water line improvements and agreed to sign a letter to Sedgwick County requesting a comprehensive firefighting and emergency medical services study. Rose Mary Saunders of Ranson Financial provided a status update…
County to consider new charter ordinance for guest tax
The Reno County Commission will again consider replacing a charter ordinance approved on May 13 authorizing the county to establish a transient guest tax rate of up to 10% during its Tuesday, Nov. 10, meeting. The commission tabled action on…
Chaparral Schools superintendent to resign
A superintendent in south-central Kansas announced his resignation Wednesday after engaging in “thoughtful conversations about the future of the district.” Chris Whetzel, the superintendent of Chaparral Schools, will officially step down on June 30. In a message to the USD…
Hutch Planning Commission amends, forwards proposed data-center zoning
Giving nods to a water-use cap and new “micro” facilities that would be allowed in certain commercial districts in town, the city’s planning commission voiced initial approval Tuesday of proposed zoning laws for data centers. A public hearing was held…
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