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Petition garners signatures pushing back on Lawrence police camera integration program
A group is organizing to push back against the Lawrence Police Department’s adoption of the Axon Fusus program, a new system for residents to register and integrate security cameras for police use. The Lawrence Transparency Project had gathered more than…
Japanese students visit Lawrence, present gift to city
Students from Hiratsuka, Japan made a stop by Lawrence City Hall Monday to meet with Vice Mayor Brad Finkeldei and present the city with a gift, part of a week of events planned through the Sister City exchange program. Hiratsuka is…
Striving for ‘smart growth’
Camille Lavon, Thrive Allen County’s new economic development director, is ready to hit the ground running. Camille Lavon may be new to Allen County, but she’s no stranger to economic development. She’s bringing a wealth of experience and a listening…
Commerce Awards Over $8.7 Million in CDBG Funds to Support 16 Community Projects
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that more than $8.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds has been awarded to support 16 vital projects across Kansas. These investments will continue to enhance the quality…
Abilene Welcomes Nearly 2,000 Visitors through Sunflower Summer Program
Summer travel is in full bloom in Abilene, thanks to Kansas Tourism’s popular Sunflower Summer program. With nearly 2,000 admissions recorded so far, Kansas families are discovering why Abilene continues to earn national accolades as one of the Best Historic…
Kansas Trails, Inc. Launches as First Statewide Nonprofit to Strengthen and Support Trail Communities
Kansas Trails, Inc. (KTI) has launched as the state’s first nonprofit organization focused on uniting and supporting Kansas’s trail community. Its mission is to make trails across the state more accessible, sustainable, and widely used—now and for future generations. Read…
Community members share what they want to see in new city manager
Communication and transparency are some of the most common characteristics residents are looking for as the city plans to hire a new city manager. Earlier this summer, the commission chose to end City Manager Kevyn Gero’s contract and placed Assistant…
Champtown project expected to draw 2 million visitors annually
New details have been unveiled about the attractions and economic impact for the $500 million mixed-use Champtown development in Park City. The highly anticipated project is expected to become a major draw for visitors to the Wichita region and the…
City talks tower access
Iola City Council members will take a look at charging telecommunications companies to use its water towers for transmitters. Iola does not charge telecommunications companies to use its water towers for various transmitters and other pieces of equipment. That may…
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