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Council addresses food trucks, restaurants’ concerns
The Haven City Council discussed food truck permits and kids riding electric scooters through town at high speeds, among other items, during its Monday evening meeting. The city’s current food truck policy requires vendors to apply for a permit to…
What Michael Padilla says about being Mayor of the Year
Mayor Michael Padilla has been named the 2025 Kansas Mayor of the Year by the League of Kansas Municipalities and the Kansas Mayors Association. The award is selected by fellow mayors, recognizing Padilla's commitment to Topeka's growth and well-being. Read…
These Jobs Often Go Overseas. One Company Is Bringing Them to Rural America.
Provalus looks for small towns where incomes are low and people are eager for positions that will teach them 21st-century skills. Read more: Wall Street Journal
City of Lawrence announces second snow plow naming contest
The tradition began in 2024, when a snow plow was given the name Taylor Drift following more than 650 contest entries. Read more: The Lawrence Times
County hears blowback about annexation
The Crawford County Commission met with a full house on Friday in response to Mulberry’s vote to annex land slated for solar development. A couple of the frequent attendees were present — Becky Williard and Judy Prince — raising familiar…
Developers with Emporia ties build homes in Americus, look to local expansion
Prairie Cottage Homes, operated by Devin Holloway, is on the verge of listing their first three homes in Americus next week. With the help of Paul Pinick, the new venture aims to bring affordable homes to local smaller towns, and…
Commission places moratorium on cryptocurrency mining
Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday discussed concerns such as setting precedence and the potential for litigation regarding a moratorium on the mining of cryptocurrency. The commission later approved the 12-month moratorium, which takes effect after its publication in the Tribune…
Sedgwick enforces penalty on local builder
Sedgwick City Council asked Jimmy Sharbutt of Sharbutt Homes to pay a $5,000 obligation for not building five homes within sixty months of the city selling Sharbutt property just north of the industrial park. The obligation was stipulated in the…
Squirrel causes power issues
A squirrel is responsible for the power issues happening in town Friday morning. City Manager Zack Daniel said crews walked power lines and discovered a fried squirrel in the Ninth and Acorn area that is believed to be responsible for…
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