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Lawrence City Commission to review draft policy for use of drones by police
City leaders will soon review the Lawrence Police Department’s draft policy for its use of drones and other camera systems, which is intended to prohibit uses such as invasions of privacy, targeted harassment and monitoring protests. As part of its…
Keeping it clean for here and downstream
Its eye-catching bright colors inspire people to take a closer look at an educational mural painted along the south wall by the splash pad at Avenue A Park. Artist Vickie Hoskins, who was born and raised in Hutchinson, was commissioned…
Pandemic-inspired investment in broadband infrastructure signals new era of internet access
Daniel Friesen doesn’t want geography to be the determining factor of whether Kansas communities have access to high-quality broadband service. He started a company in Buhler dedicated to providing fiber-to-the-home internet and was prepared to leap when the COVID-19 pandemic…
Beautiful Benches provide restful spots for public stops
Additional sights to behold around the communities are also offering more seating for the weary. The initiative is all part of the Atchison Art Association’s Beautiful Benches Public Art Program. “Pride” the second beautiful bench in Atchison is the most…
Prairie Village may commit to plan that puts city on path to zero carbon emissions by 2040
The city of Prairie Village will soon consider committing to a UN-backed campaign aimed at getting cities, local governments and other institutions to take “rigorous and immediate action” against climate change. Specifically, Prairie Village is considering a commitment to the…
Overland Park considers extending e-bike pilot program and could also add rental scooters
Overland Park experiment with electric bikes received mixed reviews from residents, as the city’s 18-month pilot program nears an end this November. The pilot project allowed certain types of motorized bikes on trails throughout Overland Park. With the project’s end…
Oktoberfest leaves Germany and comes to Kansas
Junction City hosted its first-ever Oktoberfest, and they plan to make it an annual gig. People from all over the Sunflower State came to enjoy the German beer, food and live music at the event. Some people even took it…
This Kansas town now has the 3rd largest school in the nation
The Junction City community is grateful and excited for a much-needed upgrade for their students in the form of a state-of-the-art building: Junction City High School. The school is now the largest one in Kansas and is said to be…
Wichita city staff improving communication with non-English speakers after boil-water advisory
After this week’s boil-water advisory, city leaders now hope to come up with a more strategic plan to inform the public when an issue similar to this one occurs. Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple said although he is very proud of…
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