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Winfield might allow golf carts, UTVs on city streets
Usage of golf carts, UTVs and worksite utility vehicles on Winfield streets could become legal in the coming weeks as commissioners discussed potential changes to the current ordinances during a work session last week. Currently, golf carts are only allowed…
Historic ‘halfway’ road sign has been greeting Kansas travelers for 86 years
Next to an old steam locomotive in a park on the west side of Kinsley is a sign positioned on atop two telephone poles: One arrow points to the east — New York, 1,561 miles; the other points west —…
Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran
The scope of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has grown to include at least seven states and may be far wider, officials and experts warned, as the authorities raced to safeguard the nation’s water supply against an assault that increasingly…
Edgerton City Council unanimously approves data center
Plans for an $860 million data center project in Edgerton are moving forward despite the city’s planning commission rejecting it in June. On July 16, during a special meeting, the Edgerton City Council unanimously overrode the planning commission’s rejection of final…
Sedgwick police officer wins weightlifting competition with 620-pound deadlift
Sgt. Brandon So figuratively does heavy lifting as part of his job with the Sedgwick Police Department, and he also literally does that as part of a weight-lifting hobby. On Sunday, July 26, at the El Dorado 4-H Building, he…
Lyon County considers tougher penalties for truck traffic on restricted roads
Lyon County commissioners discussed increasing penalties for commercial truck drivers who use county roads posted as "No Thru Commercial Traffic" during Thursday morning's action session, saying the current $75 fine does little to discourage violations. The discussion stemmed from ongoing…
Evergy solar project, Lyon County moratorium move forward on separate tracks
A proposed utility-scale solar project near the Emporia Energy Center is continuing to move through the early planning stages, even as Lyon County has temporarily paused new solar development applications while officials review and strengthen local zoning regulations. Evergy says…
Rezoning regarding chickens approved by Ark City Commission
Arkansas City commissioners this week unanimously approved a request to rezone a property at 519 West Skyline Road from residential to agricultural to accommodate the landowners chicken keeping. City Planner Josh White said the Planning Commission held a public hearing…
Salina’s New Water Quality Relief Policy
The City of Salina has completed a new policy to assist utility customers who are experiencing water quality issues, such as discoloration, rust colored water, sediment, or staining. The City is now beginning the process of signing up eligible customers…
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