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Overland Park pilot program includes 26 ready-to-build home designs — Here’s what they look like
After multiple years of work to pull it together, Overland Park has officially launched its Portfolio Homes pilot program. This pilot offers a collection of pre-selected, nearly pre-approved designs to encourage the development of diverse housing choices and reduce costly…
De Soto expresses interest in being site for new nuclear power plant
Kansas officials, Evergy and a Washington-based nuclear energy company want to bring another, though smaller and safer, nuclear reactor to the state, and De Soto is in the running as a possible location for it. De Soto city officials on…
Judge to decide fate of Johnson County’s public safety sale tax ballot question
When a majority on the Johnson County Commission decided last spring to ask voters to continue the quarter-cent public safety sales tax beyond 2027, their hope was that revenue would reduce the reliance on property taxes for increasing ambulance, law…
Marysville Schools Farm to Plate Program Begins First-Year Rollout with Local Partnerships
The Marysville school district’s new Farm to Plate program is in its first-year exploration phase, aiming to create a sustainable, educational approach to feeding students and staff. At the Nov. 12 board meeting, Superintendent Darren Schroeder and Food Services Director…
How to protect taxpayer dollars? What Wichita’s city manager finalists say
Wichita’s three finalists for city manager offered different visions for city government Tuesday night at a press conference followed by a public forum. The City Council will ultimately decide who gets the job. But the public and reporters got to…
Former Wellington City Manager Shane Shields, 64, Wellington: May 15, 1961 – Nov. 21, 2025
In March 2010, he took the position of City Clerk with the City of Wellington. In August 2016, he was appointed City Manager, serving until his retirement in August 2022. Shane’s public service included 17 years in law enforcement and…
Crawford County Commission denies annexation for Mulberry solar project
The Crawford County Commission has voted against the approval of an annexation of land that includes multiple plots designated for a multi-million dollar solar energy project. Read more: www.koamnewsnow.com
Judge rules Salina violated Cozy Inn’s First Amendment rights over burger mural
Since 2023, outlines and uncolored shapes have graced the outer wall of Salina’s Cozy Inn restaurant. In 2024, the owner of the historic hamburger joint filed a lawsuit against the city over his unfinished mural. A judge ruled Wednesday that…
Local expert says Kansans are ‘flocking’ to other states to avoid high property taxes
Here in Kansas, property taxes continue to be a major issue. However, in some nearby states, data shows the problem isn't nearly as bad. The Kansas Committee on Taxation met at the statehouse once again to discuss property taxes in…
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