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Baldwin City mother files petition to challenge Douglas County’s mask mandate
A Baldwin City resident recently filed a petition in Douglas County District Court to challenge a mask mandate for children under the age of 12, alleging that the mask requirement causes her child “severe anxiety, stress and a lack of…
Rose Hill fitness center gets upgrades
October marked the official unveiling of the new fitness center at the Rose Hill Recreation Commission (400 S. Rose Hill Rd.). The upgraded fitness center has expanded by about 750 square feet, according to RHRC Superintendent Jason Steadman, through movement…
Public service is way of life for longtime Derby resident
For 46 years, Larry Gould has had a hand in the growth, vision, and safety of the community through his service on councils, boards, and committees. The spry 81-year-old moved to Derby from Wichita in 1965, and on the advice…
Overland Park takes this step to solve financial issues for fire departments in JoCo
As Overland Park, Leawood and Olathe have grown, financial problems have mounted for the fire district that serves rural southeast Johnson County. The expansion of those cities has shrunk Fire District No. 2, and its tax base, creating a bleak…
Saline County approves agreement to pledge $1 million towards new RHID
The Saline County board of commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward in the process of developing the South View Estates Rural Housing Incentive District located near South Ohio Street and Schilling Road. With the vote, they affirmed their previous…
‘Don’t walk, run!’: Emporia brewery owner’s business booming with state ‘Main Street’ program
An Emporia business owner is applauding a recently expanded state economic development program for keeping his business up and running, especially during the pandemic. Jeremy Johns, co-owner of Radius Brewing Company, said the state's "Main Street" program had been 'proactive'…
USPS slow down creating late utility bills in northeast Kansas
Some community members across northeast Kansas are having to pay up because the United States Postal Service is slowing down. USPS launched new standards for first class mail at the beginning of October. This has caused a slow down for…
City of Lawrence wants to hear from transit riders and pedestrians about getting around town
Changes are coming to the way people get around town in Lawrence. City staff and steering committee members want to hear from the public about the future for pedestrians and transit riders. After months of work and planning, the city…
Saline County breaks ground on $89 million jail project
Construction will begin soon on an $89 million jail in Salina. The new jail will be located in north Salina at 800 E. Pacific Avenue. The jail is expected to consist of housing for approximately 392 inmates, increased space for…
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