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Tourism getting better in Newton
Faith & Life Bookstore Manager Bethany Martin sees Newton as a meet-in-the-middle town for some customers. She said if a couple of friends want to see each other, with maybe one living in Andover and another in Lindsborg, they can…
Hillsboro officially opens new walking trail
Local kids walk along the new paved walking trail in Hillsboro. The trail provides a safe place for people to walk in town. Hillsboro has had plans for several years to have a paved walking path and this spring the…
Wichita Fire Department issues 88 fireworks citations over holiday weekend
The Fourth of July weekend was popping for many people, but it kept both the Sedgwick County Emergency Management and the Wichita Fire Department busy. "There was a lot more fireworks going on,” said Denise Bashline. "Just quite a bit…
Allowing minors to attend late-night events: Wichita approves first reading of measure
On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council approved the first reading of a measure that allows minors to attend late-night events where alcohol is served. The measure will be placed on first reading and still needs final approval. "This creates a…
Local leaders, state officials connect on broadband needs
City, county and school district officials stressed that affordable broadband infrastructure is critical to continued growth when they met with Lt. Gov. David Toland during his recent visit to Miami County. “We’re in an extremely good pattern of growth right…
In Wichita, more fireworks tickets & complaints but fewer ER visits this July 4
Emergency and medical crews in Wichita saw a mixed bag in the week leading up to and on the July 4 holiday, with fewer people reportedly visiting local emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries but more citizens receiving citations for banned…
Mission residents to vote on citywide sales tax increase in special mail-in election this September
The city of Mission will ask residents to increase the current one-quarter cent sales tax to a three-eighths cent sales tax with a special election in September. Why it matters: The city uses the current one-quarter percent sales tax for…
As Shawnee’s western half grows, resident-led group aims to preserve city’s open spaces
Shawnee resident Jim Magaziner has started an advocacy group dedicated to conservation efforts and preserving open space in his growing city. His group, Shawnee Open Space, urges city leaders to consider implementing ordinances that support “Conservation Subdivision,” a design concept…
Wichita passes anti-discrimination ordinance after marathon hearing on religious liberty
For the second time in three weeks, the Wichita City Council has approved an anti-discrimination ordinance by the barest of majorities, after five hours of debate and dozens of residents saying it would infringe their religious liberty. The ordinance is…
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