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A historical look back at the 1952 JoCo Courthouse, which closes for good New Year’s Eve
After nearly 70 years in operation, the building that housed the Johnson County Courthouse will permanently close on New Year’s Eve. Located at 100 N. Kansas Ave. in Olathe, the courthouse was built in 1952. It is the third building…
Seward County approves hazard pay for frontline employees
As the pandemic rages on, many essential employees have put in countless hours to keep their communities afloat. One western Kansas county is bringing relief to those that have been at the frontlines of the pandemic. Seward County Commissioners voted…
Mayor’s fund supplies gifts, food for holiday
The scent of smoked turkeys and sides filled the air at Edgerton City Hall just days before Christmas. With festive music playing in the background, volunteers were hard at work, packing boxes for meals and gifts that would go to…
Century II privatization could eliminate tax subsidy, city manager says
After laying off 29 city employees at Century II, Wichita city government now lacks the knowledge and expertise to manage a performing arts and convention center and must privatize operations of the historic building in the wake of the COVID-19…
Former Wichita police chief received Department of the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award
Former Wichita Police Chief Rick Stone on Wednesday received the Department of the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award (SSCA) at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. It is the highest honorary award the Chief of Naval Operations or the…
Story-time, conference rooms and drive thru among perks of new Johnson County library
More construction is coming to the Johnson County Central Resource Library in early 2021. The branch, at 9875 W. 87th St. in Overland Park, serves the public but also houses departments that support all 14 branches, such as IT support,…
8 projects and programs apply for funding from the Lawrence’s affordable housing sales tax
Eight affordable housing projects are requesting funding from the City of Lawrence, including a housing repair program, a voucher program for homeless people and a project that would build a complex of townhomes with 50 new affordable units. A special…
Lawrence moving forward on donation program to help low-income residents pay their utility bills
The city of Lawrence is moving forward with plans to create a voluntary utility donation program to help low-income residents pay their city utility bill. The city, which provides solid waste, water and sewer services, plans to contract with Catholic…
Lawrence to begin implementation of 25 mph speed limit on neighborhood streets
Motorists will soon need to start slowing down on neighborhood streets. The city is set to begin installing 25 mph speed limit signs on all neighborhood streets throughout the city this month, a process that will continue through mid-February until…
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