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Neighborhood Center brings low-cost or free meals, fellowship to older adults in JoCo
Johnson County has filled a void in Olathe by opening a new congregate dining site where older adults can socialize and eat together. The newest Neighborhood Center is at Olathe Towers, 1425 E. College Way. The site hosts older adults…
$800M in upgrades happening at 2 aging JoCo wastewater plants
Two major improvement projects costing more than $800 million combined are bringing some much needed upgrades to two of the county’s oldest wastewater treatment facilities. ... The Tomahawk Creek facility, 10701 Lee Boulevard, was originally built in the 1950s and…
Fed promises ‘unconditional’ approach to taking down inflation in report to Congress
Federal Reserve officials rolled out strong language Friday to describe their approach to inflation, promising a full-fledged effort to restore price stability. In its annual report on monetary policy – a precursor to Chairman Jerome Powell's appearance before Congress next…
USD 457 bus drivers place at competition
Three Garden City Public Schools brought home awards from the Kansas State Pupil Transportation Association’s Bus Rodeo Safety Competition on June 1 in Salina. Jerry Guerrero took first place in the Experienced Transit Driver Division; Andrew Herring took second place…
Cottonwood Falls unveils online bill paying
With gas prices at record highs, even short trips in small towns can bring second thoughts. But Cottonwood Falls has a new way to save a drive. “It is an option that will allow people to pay from home, without…
Emporia housing board ponders education, enforcement of rental property standards
Emporia’s Community Housing Board is considering ways to improve renting standards for tenants and landlords in the city. The board held a special meeting on Thursday evening to discuss possible solutions to the influx of issues surrounding rental properties in…
Infrared technology used after large train derailment in Lawrence
After a train derailed on Friday, the Lawrence Police Department worked to identify if there were any hot spots or fires on Saturday. Using infrared technology, the LPD's unoccupied aerial vehicle pilots were able to determine there were no dangerous…
Abilene comes in second in national contest for best historic small town
The town of Abilene just made the top ten of a nationwide poll of the best historic small towns. Abilene not only made the top ten for the 2022 Best Historic Small Town category of USA TODAY's 10 Best Readers'…
GO Topeka working to attract young talent to city, focusing on childcare and housing
GO Topeka is actively working to attract young talent to the capital city. Trina Goss, Director of Talent Attraction and Workforce for GO Topeka, stopped by 27 News Friday morning to tell us how. Unemployment is at historic low levels…
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