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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…
Manhattan city leaders say recent sales tax vote will help with pandemic relief
Manhattan city leaders said the recent sales tax vote will help with coronavirus pandemic relief soon. Voters approved a city-wide, half-cent sales tax that will go into effect in 2023. This is replacing a Riley County sales tax that is…
City leaders split on enforcement of Sedgwick county health order fines
As day one of Sedgwick County's new health order is in effect, cities in the county are debating whether or not to help enforce it. As part of the new health order, the county commission passed a resolution 3-2 to…
‘Get your plans in place’: Shawnee Mission warns of imminent return to online classes
Shawnee Mission district officials warned families Tuesday night that a shortage of teachers and substitutes could soon force schools to transition back to online-only classes. An unusually high number of staff members have resigned or retired this year, and as COVID-19…
Kansas lawmakers call for ‘serious debate’ on marijuana
It's an issue some lawmakers can't seem to agree on, but as more evidence on the benefits of marijuana is made available, marijuana supporters in Kansas may finally see some change. "It's taken a long time to build up the…
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