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Counties shift to new system: Court cases, documents to be searchable online
District courts in 34 counties, including Reno County, will transition to the new Kansas eCourt centralized case management system starting next week. After the transition, the public will be able to look up court cases online, including getting access to…
Meet Lawrence’s new fire chief: He’s passionate about his profession, dogs, basketball and a new chapter in Kansas
Lawrence’s new fire chief has come a long way — from a region full of mountains to a Midwestern city known for one “mount” — and he’s excited for his next chapter. Rich Llewellyn was sworn in as Lawrence-Douglas County…
Lawrence city leaders hear multiple perspectives about plan for city-run campsite for those experiencing homelessness
Lawrence city leaders heard various perspectives about a plan to create a temporary city-run campsite for those experiencing homelessness and to relocate people to that area. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission received an update on…
Voters in Pretty Prairie say no to $10 million bond – new windows and roofs will have to wait
After months of debate and meetings, on Tuesday, the residents of Pretty Prairie decided against the $10.4 million bond, with 277 voting no and 212 voting yes. The bond was to fix the roofs and exterior brick in all three…
Topeka initiates contract talks with finalist for city manager; identity not revealed
Topeka's mayor and city council have identified their top choice to be Topeka's next city manager, but they're not saying who it is. The mayor and council about 10:40 p.m. Tuesday voted 9-0, with Councilman Mike Lesser having just left…
Valley Center Moves Forward with First 3D-Printed Community in Kansas
On Tuesday evening, the City of Valley Center gave final approval for a 3D-printed community of homes. This will be the first in the State of Kansas and one of only a handful in the United States. Also announced at…
Pickleball or tennis? Wichita is asked to choose in dispute over public courts in park
The Wichita Park Board is calling for the city to convert two more tennis courts into pickleball courts in east Wichita, a year after turning down the proposal. The change of direction sets up a showdown at City Hall that…
‘Locomotive that we’ve seen coming’: How did KC area teacher shortage get this bad?
In Kansas City’s most affluent suburbs, where districts pay the highest salaries and traditionally have had an easier time recruiting teachers, schools have been struggling to ensure every classroom is staffed this fall. The Blue Valley school district in Johnson…
4-day weeks, virtual teachers: Staff shortage has KC schools taking desperate measures
With many positions still left empty weeks into the school year, several districts are scaling back operations and finding new ways to keep schools running, while trying to have a competitive edge to recruit and retain enough employees. Unable to…
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