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City of Edgerton debates all-terrain vehicles, disposal
Edgerton City Council discussed the details of writing a city ordinance for all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, low-speed vehicles, micro-utility trucks and work-site utility vehicles. The ordinance would be voted on at a future council meeting. In September 2020, the Edgerton…
Tobacco-free parks highlight Hoisington agenda
Meeting Monday, the Hoisington City Council directed city staff to draft a tobacco-free ordinance to be enforced at city parks. Details of the proposed ordinance provide no exemptions and include a $50 fine with court costs. “Prior to drafting an…
After 16 years as Overland Park’s mayor, Carl Gerlach will not seek reelection
Overland Park Mayor Carl Gerlach announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in November, after holding the office since 2005. Gerlach, 66, has led Johnson County’s largest city through the Great Recession of 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s…
Johnson County city bans people from 9 medians. Critics say law penalizes the homeless
The Merriam City Council on Monday passed an ordinance banning pedestrians from medians at the city’s nine busiest intersections, despite some concerns that the law would push out the homeless and panhandlers. City officials said the law is aimed at cutting down…
Sedgwick County looks at more potential sites, hoping for uptick soon in vaccine supply
Sedgwick County says it’s vaccine distribution at INTRUST Bank Arena is going well. But when an anticipated jump in distribution affects vaccine supplies, the county wants to expand to as many places as they can. On Tuesday, County Manager Tom…
Commerce wants to expand use of STAR bonds in Kansas. Skeptics say program doesn’t work.
Kansas legislators are once again considering a renewal and modification of sales tax revenue bonds that would allow for use of public funding on rural redevelopment, hospital and company headquarters projects. Sales tax revenue, or STAR, bonds, is an economic…
Various entities in southwest Kansas get together to discuss emergency response, COVID-19
Various agencies and businesses in southwest Kansas congregated Tuesday over Zoom to discuss emergency response matters and COVID-19. This get-together was an opportunity for each entity to discuss all pertinent issues and find ways to better collaborate moving forward. Colleen…
Harvey County expands mass gathering limits
The Harvey County Commission has loosened the requirements of a local health order that limits mass gatherings in Harvey County. The health order increases the gathering limit size from 10 to 50 people. The commission, which serves as the board…
Pittsburg encourages local business support on Valentines Day
The city of Pittsburg is offering an incentive to support downtown businesses this Valentines Day. Beginning Friday, the city will host, Dancing Downtown. People can shop or eat local for Valentines Day Weekend – and potentially earn a chamber gift card of…
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