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Natural gas leak outside of Lyons, KS
Authorities said Friday that a natural gas well outside of Lyons that exploded during maintenance the day before is now safe and repaired. Local residents had complained of an odor and a lingering haze, but a Northern Natural Gas official…
‘Fairly concerning’ — Johnson County COVID-19 numbers spike as part of larger trend driven by Delta variant
Local health officials are expressing growing concern as new COVID-19 cases in Johnson County continue a renewed surge as the more contagious Delta variant spreads throughout the greater Kansas City region. Data kept by the Johnson County Department of Health…
Property tax rates vary widely among area counties
When it comes to property taxes, Pottawatomie County is playing in a very different league from either Riley or Geary counties. According to a Manhattan Mercury analysis of government data, Pottawatomie County has three times more taxable property value per…
Lead exposure risk higher in KS water
People in Missouri and Kansas risk lead exposure from drinking water at greater rates than almost any other state, a new report found. The Natural Resources Defense Council released findings Thursday that as many as 12 million Americans may be…
Gardner city council increases fines for trucks
The Gardner City Council passed four housekeeping items during their July 6 meeting, including increasing truck route violation fines to $200 per violation. Randy Gregorcyk, council member, said he appreciated the work of Amy Nasta, deputy city administrator, for work…
City of Wichita vs. Trotter
Municipalities have broad police powers to enact ordinances regulating or restricting certain activities to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The City of Wichita's after-hours establishment licensing ordinance, Wichita Municipal Ordinance 3.06.030.A., is not unconstitutionally overbroad as…
KCC Approves Eskridge Natural Gas Payment Plan
The Kansas Corporation Commission has approved a plan proposed by the City of Eskridge to recover deferred natural gas costs related to last February’s cold snap. Beginning next month, Eskridge utility customers will see a separate, additional charge on their…
Arts commission approves concept for $325,000 art piece for Lawrence police headquarters
A $325,000 public art project for Lawrence’s new police headquarters received an approval from the local arts panel and will now be considered by city leaders. As part of its meeting Wednesday evening, the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission voted 9-0…
City of Lawrence issues cease and desist order for all AT&T projects, cites ‘continuous reckless, illegal, and discourteous behavior’
The City of Lawrence has issued a cease and desist order to AT&T and its subcontractors for all active projects in the city because of numerous complaints and what the city describes as reckless behavior. In a news release Thursday,…
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