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Will filling the 140,000 square feet of storefronts on Hutchinson’s Main Street revitalize downtown?
Downtown Hutchinson gained more than 50 new businesses in the last five years, filling the storefronts that had been empty for decades. The growth exceeded the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, downtown business owners and residents’ expectations — but there…
Topeka is seeking community input for new city manager
The city of Topeka wants to hear your voice in the search for a new city manager. A survey has been shared to the city website where residents can answer questions and guide the governing body on what qualifications they…
City of Lawrence seeking feedback on proposed changes to municipal governmental structure
The City of Lawrence is seeking feedback from community members on two proposed changes to the city’s governmental structure, as city leaders consider adding a question to the November election ballot. One of those changes would see a nonpartisan mayor…
Douglas County leaders make solar farm regulations official
Following a vote of approval from the Douglas County Commission on Wednesday night, regulations for possible future solar farms in the county are now official. ... those regulations set specific limits for elements like the maximum size of a solar…
Debate over KPERS rate of return heats up, despite $1 billion addition
Major changes are being considered at the state's pension fund, ones that could impact its fiscal outlook and relations with the Legislature — even as lawmakers voted to add $1 billion to its coffers. The KPERS Board of Trustees is…
Winfield firefighters help with tornado recovery
Winfield Fire/EMS Department personnel were among the first responders sent to help in the immediate aftermath of the tornado that struck Andover on Friday. Winfield Fire Chief Vince Warren said that Cowley County dispatchers received a call from Andover authorities…
Wichita-area tornado survivors want a siren after EF-3 twister struck without warning
Dale Angleton said he had just heard the “all-clear” from a Wichita TV news station when his nephew Ron Bradford burst through the front door. “Tornado!” Bradford said. It was the only warning Angleton would receive Friday night before a…
One-dollar raise coming for Lyon County 911 dispatchers
The big number for Lyon County emergency dispatchers Thursday may not have been 911, but $1.00. The county commission accepted a proposal to provide dispatchers with a one dollar-per-hour raise. The starting pay for some of them will increase as…
Wichita schools to discontinue universal free lunches, preserve free breakfast next year
Wichita Public Schools will discontinue its universal free lunch program while preserving free breakfast for all students during the 2022-23 school year. School nutrition funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In March, Congress let a pandemic relief waiver…
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