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Long-time Ford dealership burns down in Syracuse
Davis Motors a long-time Ford dealership in Syracuse was destroyed in a fire overnight. The city clerk says that business was a total loss and has been in the community for over 75 years. Several agencies battled the blaze. Source:…
‘We Have To Help Ourselves’: Why Rural Winfield, Kansas, Is Taking Charge Of Its Energy Future
Electric cars aren't a common sight in rural Kansas — yet. But the town of Winfield — population 12,000, about 45 minutes southeast of Wichita — knows that will inevitably change. "We’re going to see the electrification of vehicles across…
Fort Scott looking to change dog ordinance
Fort Scott is looking to change the verbiage on an ordinance regarding dogs. At the last city commissioners meeting, a resident voiced her concerns on the area’s pit bull laws—saying it should be changed to a vicious dogs ordinance. Commissioners…
Shawnee County Parks & Rec wants residents to vote on Family Park design
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation is asking for more feedback from locals in its second phase of planning for the new Family Park. The department posted an online survey to find out what people want from the new facility. HTK…
Fairway modifies tree ordinance following large tree removal on Suwanee Road
The Fairway City Council last week approved modifications to its tree ordinance, which will no longer require a special city council meeting for a tree to be removed. The ordinance as previously written required city staff to get city council…
Governor Laura Kelly Celebrates 90 New Jobs in Dodge City at Nor-Am Cold Storage Grand Opening
Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the announcement of a new, 148,000-square-foot Nor-Am Cold Storage facility in Dodge City. This is the sixth facility in the Midwest for Nor-Am and second in Kansas, with the other in Elwood. The new Dodge…
Ark City has a 150th logo, but celebration is slow-go
A specially designed logo will be featured during the celebration of Arkansas City’s 150th anniversary. The logo was designed by local resident Liz Shepard, who was chosen after a bid for proposals. City public Information Officer Andrew Lawson said the…
Overland Park to name street after police officer Mike Mosher, who was slain in May
The city of Overland Park is renaming a street for police officer Mike Mosher, who was killed in the line of duty in May. Monday night, the City Council unanimously agreed to change the name of 123rd Street, between Metcalf…
USDA Invests $20,400 in Community Infrastructure in Ashland, Kansas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $20,400 toward a new roof for the Ashland City Library. ... The city of Ashland will use the $20,400 grant to…
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