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<div style="color: #333;">Are there maternity care deserts in Kansas?</div>
Yes. There are maternity health care deserts in nearly every state in the U.S., including Kansas. Forty-eight of Kansas’ 105 counties are considered maternity care deserts. More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts. This number is higher…
<div style="color: #333;">Belleville To Revitalize Vacant Grassy Lot In Downtown Belleville</div>
Belleville’s grassy lot off the downtown square will soon be revitalized with the help of a $10,000 Networked Community Solutions Grant from Network Kansas. Chris Zach, Republic County Economic Development Director, said he hopes this project brings new life to…
<div style="color: #333;">Walking or biking in Overland Park can be dangerous. Could a ‘Vision Zero’ pledge fix that?</div>
Chris Scott has been hit by a car while on his bike three times in his life. Maybe three and a half times, depending on the way you look at it. There have been several other close calls he’s had…
<div style="color: #333;">Flock camera ballot measure voted down in Haysville</div>
During a meeting earlier in August, the Haysville City Council discussed and eventually voted on an item to place the use of Flock cameras on the November general election ballot. According to The Times-Sentinel, the council voted 4-2 against putting…
<div style="color: #333;">Can a Wichita property owner demolish a building even if it is on the national historic registry?</div>
Can a Wichita property owner demolish a building even if it is on the national historic registry? Yes. The city’s official website confirms that a property owner can demolish a building, even if it is listed on the local, state,…
<div style="color: #333;">LaHarpe works to beat the heat</div>
LaHarpe city employees are getting an earlier start to their workdays this month. City Council members, cognizant of the ongoing spell of hot, dry weather, are directing employees to report to work at 6 a.m. each day, instead of the…
<div style="color: #333;">City of Lindsborg Okays License-Plate Reader Cams</div>
The Lindsborg City Council has voted to keep the city’s license-plate reader cameras, despite objections from a few residents who raised concerns about government surveillance and privacy. The cameras provide police with photographs of vehicles entering and leaving the city,…
<div style="color: #333;">City of Inman Reports Possible Mountain Lion Sighting</div>
Officials in the City of Inman are alerting the public to a potential mountain lion sighting near the Motocross and Country Park. While the report remains unconfirmed, local authorities recommend that residents exercise caution when visiting the area. In the…
<div style="color: #333;">How Topeka uses game controllers to see storm sewers</div>
City employees working above ground demonstrated how they use a PS4 video game controller to navigate a rover as it goes through sewers while providing closed-circuit TV images of whatever it encounters. Read more: CJonline
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