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First-ever Prairie Village Art Walk will tell stories behind city’s sculptures, including new ‘Fifties Freedom’ piece
A summer of art and activities is on its way to Prairie Village. The first-ever Prairie Village Art Walk kicks off on Friday, June 11, with a ribbon cutting for the “Fifties Freedom In The Village” sculpture at 71st Street…
Economic recovery program available
A new lending program to bring long-term support to small businesses in Kansas is up and running. Marysville banker Leonard Wolfe said passage of the Small Business Economic Recovery Loan Program came easily in this year’s Kansas Legislature. It allows…
Parade of residents urges Overland Park to repeal pit bull ban as city weighs code change
For Tori Shirah, the chance to share with Overland Park City councilmembers about her beloved pit bull terrier Gunther was bittersweet. ... Shirah was one of 25 people who spoke to the city council’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday night as…
Statue is long overdue reminder of DeGeer’s place in Scott City history
Maria DeGeer was a woman out of step with her time. She defied the female stereotypes of the late 1800s as a very opinionated person, pursuing causes that further advanced women in society and choosing to take control of her…
All aboard the We-Go-Swing. Wheelchair users will enjoy this addition in Merriam park
Merriam’s new We-Go-Swing has come to Chatlain Park, so people in wheelchairs can swing with others without leaving their chairs. The swing allows riders — including those in wheelchairs — to cooperate in making the device move. Other adaptive swings…
Are slow-moving trains holding north Wichita back? No easy traffic fix on 21st Street
In 2009, Wichita commuters celebrated the completion of a five-year, $150 million infrastructure project to elevate train tracks over busy downtown streets, cutting down on both travel times and vehicle emissions. The Central Railroad Corridor, which has saved commuters an…
Douglas County Commission approves development of new rezoning standards to protect agricultural land
County leaders are moving forward with the creation of a new tool to evaluate rural rezoning requests and protect prime agricultural land. At its meeting Wednesday, the Douglas County Commission voted unanimously to initiate the process to develop an amendment…
Hutch Fall Fest will celebrate the Salt City
Downtown partners announce Hutch Fall Fest. the festival will take place on Oct. 1 and 2. There will be three events as part of this festival. Hutch Rec, in a partnership with Downtown Hutch and the Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run,…
Reno County to create a new position to coordinate rural fire ops
The Reno County Commission agreed Tuesday to create a new position of a fire service professional to help develop a strategic plan for improving the county's rural volunteer fire departments. The recommendation from Emergency Management Director Adam Weishaar was an…
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