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Local former mayor instrumental in highway construction
The tale of naming Meridian Road begins in the early 1900s, when then-Mayor John C. Nicholson was instrumental in forming Meridian Highway, which started in Galveston, Texas, and zipped all the way to Canada. Nicholson, a member of the Good…
Making homemade ice cream in a town that time forgot
Art and Kenneth Mayfield have eaten at City Sundries Soda Fountain and Gift Shop for decades. The cousins enjoy chatting and siting at a 1920s table, eating Reuben sandwiches. “I love it here,” Art Mayfield said. “It’s kind of like…
Garden City approves mask ordinance
Face coverings will now be required in public spaces within Garden City to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. The Garden City Commission approved an ordinance requiring the wearing of face coverings in public spaces within the city limits…
Shawnee wants to boost code enforcement but must find funds to do it
The Shawnee City Council earlier this month unanimously agreed to advance new citywide efforts to improve infrastructure in residential areas, enhance proactive code enforcement and create closer communications with residents. However, the governing body decided against exploring financial options to…
Governor Announces New Rural Economic Development Program
Governor Laura Kelly today announced the creation of the Kansas Main Street Affiliate Community Program, an initiative designed to introduce more Kansas communities to the resources and technical assistance offered through Kansas Main Street. The new Affiliate Community Program is…
Shawnee County tightens restrictions aimed at slowing spread of COVID-19
In response to what he called a "skyrocketing" incidence of COVID-19 here, Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino announced Thursday afternoon he was temporarily tightening restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of that disease. Pezzino was among five officials from…
With COVID-19 transmission uncontrolled in Shawnee County, USD 501 moves online
Topeka Unified School District 501 will return to remote learning following a surge in COVID-19 cases in the community, district officials announced Thursday afternoon. Students will remain in remote learning through the Thanksgiving holiday, officials announced, since high rates of…
Well built, OP. Thompson Park wins an Excellence in Construction award
The recently revamped Thompson Park in downtown Overland Park has received an Excellence in Construction award from the local chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors of America. The park prevailed over other Kansas City area projects in the “heavy…
Wichita Mayor: City Will Enforce New County Health Order
Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple says the city will take action against businesses that openly defy a new county health order meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Speaking Thursday during his weekly media briefing, Whipple says the city will…
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