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Miners Hall looks back at Arma’s history
The Miners Hall Museum in Franklin hosted Rediscover Arma, a short program about the founding and history of the town, on Sunday. Christie Nicoletti Parrish, Linda Robers and Mike Doue sponsored the event, inviting three speakers to give a brief…
Merriam City Council gets first look at new $136M concept to remake former Kmart site
The Merriam City Council on Monday got its first look at a development concept that could remake the abandoned Kmart property on Shawnee Mission Parkway. After some uncertainty over the property’s future, Overland Park-based Drake Development appears to be holding…
Tuesday marks 30 years since devastating F-5 ‘Andover Tornado’
Today marks 31 years since of one of Kansas' most devastating tornadoes. Known as the Andover Tornado, the F-5 caused damage across Harper, Sedgwick and Butler Counties on April 26, 1991. That twister claimed 17 lives -- most of them…
Wichita officials looking at steps to protect, replace trees in the community
Wichita City Council members are looking over a proposed new policy to promote tree planting and protect existing trees in the community. The proposal was presented during a workshop meeting Tuesday. The city’s park and recreation director, Troy Houtman, said…
Co-living rentals banned in Shawnee after unanimous council vote
On Monday, a Johnson County city unanimously voted to ban a living arrangement aimed at helping tenants decrease the amount of rent they pay. The Shawnee City Council voted 8-0 to ban co-living, becoming among the first Kansas City area…
Voting begins for $143.5 million Hays school bond
Early voting began Monday on a school bond in Hays. The bond totals $143.5 million. With it, USD 489 hopes to renovate two elementary schools, renovate the current middle school into a new elementary, construct a new high school and…
Dodge City named Most Charming Small Town in Kansas
In its 150th year since it was established, the city of Dodge City was named the Most Charming Small Town in Kansas by the travel website Trips to Discover. "Once considered to be the wildest town in the Wild West,…
Wichita’s City Council: Leave TIF district policy as is for transparency sake
During a workshop meeting Tuesday, Wichita's City Council explored potential changes to the criteria for tax increment financing districts — an economic development tool that captures the incremental increases in property taxes within a district's boundaries to cover certain costs…
Does the ‘Future of Work’ Open a New Growth Horizon for Small Towns?
With the changing shape of remote and hybrid workplaces, and the continuing spread of high-speed internet access in rural areas, new options are opening up for bringing small-scale jobs and companies to towns all over the map. More specifically, with…
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