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Johnson County mayors reflect on COVID-19, racial unrest and business development in 2020
Northeast Johnson County mayors reflected on 2020 — a year notably filled with coronavirus-related challenges — at the 2021 NEJC Chamber State of the Cities luncheon last month. The luncheon itself served as an example of a COVID-19 challenge, as…
City preps next step in privatization of Century II operations
The city of Wichita is taking the next step in a plan to outsource the management of Century II. The Wichita City Council on Tuesday will vote to authorize the release of a request for proposal (RFP) that will be…
First of Johnson County’s big districts to allow all students in classrooms full time
For the first time this school year, the Olathe school district will allow all students to return to the classroom full time, starting next month. It’s the first of Johnson County’s largest districts to announce that students in middle school…
Strong City Opera House awarded $90,000 Heritage Trust Fund grant
The Strong City Opera House has been awarded a $90,000 Heritage Trust Fund grant by the Kansas Historical Society, Saturday morning. The funds are a much needed boost for the Strong City Preservation Alliance to continue renovations on the historic…
Emporia area officials committed to hosting 2021 slate of community events
While the pandemic is sure to continue altering plans for months to come, local officials say they’re committed to providing as normal — and as entertaining — of a year as possible moving forward. During a brief joint city/county luncheon…
New Health Order helps bars and restaurants prepare for BIG GAME
New Sedgwick County Health order started at midnight last night, just in time for local restaurants to prepare for fans to enjoy the big game in person. KSN talked with bar and restaurant staff this weekend who say they're excited…
Speeding up the Sedgwick county vaccine process
Waiting for vaccine doses -- if you have been heading to either of the two Sedgwick county sites providing vaccines you may have had to wait. Friday morning at the drive-thru clinic at the Wichita City Transit Office on 777…
Logo is no go at Winfield school district
Winfield USD 465 is holding a contest to find another Viking logo. The familiar, lushly bearded Viking set sail for colder waters after the district learned that it is the one used by Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D., and…
‘Bring Back the Boulevard’ group plans major improvements along S.W. Topeka Boulevard
In July 2019, local businessman and longtime Topekan Kent Lammers sent a letter to Topeka's mayor and city council asking whether improvements were being planned for the southernmost stretch of S.W. Topeka Boulevard. "With several new and exciting attractions, such…
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