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The biggest projects in Johnson County in 2021: Sports center, arboretum and more
This past year took its toll on several major development projects in Johnson County. The long-awaited, ill-fated Mission Gateway development stalled, once again. For months, the COVID-19 pandemic made it more difficult for crews across the county, including those working…
Take a video tour the inside of the new Johnson County Courthouse
After more than two years of construction, the new $193 million Johnson County Courthouse in Olathe opens Monday, Jan. 4, 2020. Source: KC Star Local News
New lieutenant governor takes office in Kansas
A new Lieutenant Governor took the oath of office in Kansas Monday morning, while the previous lieutenant governor took office as the new state treasurer. David Toland was sworn in at the Statehouse in Topeka as the 52nd Lieutenant Governor…
Kansas and Missouri universities could face tough financial choices in 2021
The pandemic has presented a two-sided coin to the four big public universities in Kansas and Missouri. On one side, the dire enrollment predictions of the summer turned out better — in one case, much better — than expected. But…
AAA store in northwest Wichita adds driver’s license services
Now you can get your insurance and driver's license all in one place. AAA Kansas is partnering with the Kansas Department of Revenue to offer a remote driver's licensing unit at its 21st and Maize retail store through the month…
Intrust Bank Arena hosts first event since beginning of pandemic
Intrust Bank Arena is welcoming fans for the first time since the pandemic began in March to watch the Wichita Thunder hockey's home opener. The arena is operating at 15 percent capacity as the Thunder take on Allen Americans. The…
City earmarks $200,000 for 2021 Ignite Emporia housing initiatives
City commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with Ignite Emporia to roll over $200,000 in unutilized private-public partnership funds from 2020 toward the project’s housing development initiatives in 2021 during a joint study/action session Wednesday. The vote passed 3-1 with…
Sedgwick County Jail inmates now have tablets they can download music, movies, games on
Inmates at the Sedgwick County Jail have a new way to stay educated, entertained and in touch with their family members. Thanks to a partnership with prison communications firm Securus Technologies, those incarcerated at the jail now have access to…
Resolution would list essential workers
Parsons city commissioners will consider a resolution on Monday to clarify what city employees are considered essential workers. City Manager Debbie Lamb said during a Thursday work session that the resolution would allow certain workers to go through a modified…
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