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Coffeyville Proud Beautification Initiative
The City of Coffeyville is proud to launch its first-ever “Coffeyville Proud” Beautification Initiative on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This new initiative reflects the City’s commitment to community pride and service, bringing together City…
Carrying alcohol in downtown Sedgwick hits a roadblock
Even after its previous workshop, the Sedgwick City Council couldn’t agree on an ordinance that would establish a common consumption area (CCA) in the city’s downtown corridor. The purpose of the CCA, according to Administrative Assistant Izaiah Chapman, is to…
Online survey coming for accessory dwellings in Harvey County
As part of its effort to review and evaluate its regulations, the Harvey County Planning and Zoning Department will launch an online survey by the end of the week, according to Karen Roth, P&Z director. The first survey will address…
Thrasher named Hesston City Administrator
Without any fanfare or adieu, Hesston City Administrator Gary Emry slowly slipped away very quietly. Emry alluded to his retirement during the annual joint meeting with the city council, USD-460 BOE and Hesston Recreation on March 28. Emry made it…
Olathe Police will start deploying drones as emergency first response tactics
Drones will soon be first on the scene of Olathe emergencies — carrying AEDs, spotting heat signatures in a fire, or providing a bird’s eye view of a crime scene. The Olathe City Council on Aug. 5 voted 5-0 to…
Prairie Village is cracking down on teardown-rebuild noise complaints. Here’s how
The city of Prairie Village is stepping up its noise ordinance enforcement as the community grows fatigued with construction noise from teardown-rebuilds. Now, the Prairie Village City Council may require construction hour signage with a phone number to report violations…
City commission plunges into toilet issue
Ernie Lujano addressed the Newton City Commission with a request: fix the Washington Park bathrooms so he would not have to keep plunging the toilets. Lujano spoke on behalf of the Newton Mexican-American Athletic Club, which uses the park as…
City commission plunges into toilet issue
Ernie Lujano addressed the Newton City Commission with a request: fix the Washington Park bathrooms so he would not have to keep plunging the toilets. Lujano spoke on behalf of the Newton Mexican-American Athletic Club, which uses the park as…
A troubled Kansas City grocery store has closed, despite nearly $18 million in city investments
Despite almost $18 million of dollars in taxpayer investment over the past ten years, the Sun Fresh grocery store in the Linwood Shopping center closed its doors Tuesday. “Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we are no longer,…
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