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Stray cat population grows in Topeka
Stray and outdoor cats have been a part of the Topeka community for a long time, and pet organizations are working to keep the number of cats under control. Shelters say they've received an increase in calls about stray cats.…
Flu, RSV, COVID spiking in Kansas and Missouri. Hospitals reaching capacity
Flu-like illnesses like COVID-19, RSV, the flu and other viruses are on the rise in Kansas City and beyond. This week’s data shows COVID-19 cases continuing to increase in all five counties and two cities that make up the metro…
Ending source of income discrimination in Lawrence will be a key step toward solving housing crisis, panelists say
Only about 10% of Lawrence landlords participate in housing voucher programs, and right now, 51 households with vouchers in hand are actively searching and struggling to find housing. Gabby Boyle, prevention specialist at the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center,…
Johnson County Commission approves nearly $4 million grant for homelessness services
The Johnson County Commission voted Thursday to approve nearly $4 million in federal funding to go toward services to help people experiencing homelessness and prevention efforts. Commissioners voted 5-1 to accept a grant of about $3.97 million from the American…
Developer of prominent JoCo site asks for $19M in incentives
Developers are asking for nearly $20 million in public tax incentives for a project that promises to remake a prominent site on Roe Boulevard in Roeland Park. The Roeland Park City Council this week unanimously approved rezoning and a preliminary…
Fears Grow Over Plan to Distribute Billions in Broadband Dollars
In several states around the country, officials say they are finding major problems with a crucial, new federal map meant to show the adequacy of internet service at the household level. The Federal Communications Commission map, released last month, is…
Pittsburg city employees showcase works at Root Coffeehouse
The city of Pittsburg will celebrate the creativity of its employees this month with the "City Photogs" exhibit. Two dozen city staff members have submitted images that will be displayed through December at Root Coffeehouse, 402 N. Broadway. The photos…
Kansas grant program to invest $1.5 million into aging downtown areas
According to an official from the Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC), the agency has allotted $1.5 million in 2023 to help communities around the state restore aging downtown areas. Linda Hunsicker, a specialist with the Department of Commerce’s Community Development…
Around 200 sick in USD 504 Oswego; cleaning scheduled
According to Superintendent Mitchell Shaw, USD 504 in Oswego, Kansas, has around 200 students and staff sick. Besides general sickness, some are ill with RSV and Influenza A. One school has 44 percent of students out. School officials met with…
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