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Kansas Gas Service still working with state regulators on costs from last winter
A spokesperson for Kansas Gas Service says it’s still too early to tell how last winter’s bitter cold temperatures will affect customers’ natural gas bills. KGS Community Relations Manager Lauren Clary spoke Thursday at Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple’s weekly news…
Johnson County’s housing needs
Kansas’ first statewide housing survey in three decades concludes that Johnson County, like much of the rest of the state, is faltering when it comes to fulfilling residents’ housing needs. The survey was conducted by the Office of Rural Prosperity,…
Masks no longer required in Lawrence city buildings for those who are fully vaccinated
“Those who are unvaccinated, including City employees and members of the public, are still required to wear a face covering when in a City building,” according to a city news release. In addition, the Lawrence City Commission will move to…
Butler Community College breaks ground on new culinary institute amid ongoing food fight with WSU Tech
Butler Community College broke ground on a new culinary arts building in Andover on Thursday, the latest chapter in a years-long turf war between Butler and WSU Tech, which launched its own culinary program this year. The new Butler facility…
Lyon County opts into state’s opioid lawsuit
The Lyon County Commission agreed to opt into the state’s opioid-related class-action lawsuit Thursday morning. Assistant county attorney Mike Halleran explained that the commission had the option to sign a memorandum of understanding to join the Kansas Fights Addiction Act,…
Lawrence school board approves settlement over winter energy bill spike, but district says details are ‘confidential’ and will not be shared with public
A dispute over the cost of natural gas during a major freeze in Kansas last winter between the Lawrence school district and its energy provider has been resolved through a legal settlement. However, the details of that settlement have not…
Douglas County leaders approve new animal control rules for rural areas, including rules against allowing dogs to run loose or ‘put a person in fear’
Douglas County leaders have approved changes to the animal control code that aim to improve how the county handles issues such as dogs running loose, displaying threatening behavior or harming people or other animals. As part of its meeting Wednesday,…
Johnson County now sports a new fire station, thanks to this school district
Overland Park has opened a new fire station that resulted from the city’s partnership with the Blue Valley School District. The station, at 12301 W. 175th St. near Blue Valley Southwest High School, sits on land that was donated by…
McAnarney sits in on last official meeting
Outgoing city manager Mark McAnarney sat in on his last meeting with the Emporia City Commission Wednesday. At least in an official capacity. McAnarney announced his retirement in June and the city commission hired Trey Cocking as his replacement on…
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