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Build-for-rent subdivision in Overland Park fully leases within months of completion
A first-of-its-kind “build-for-rent” subdivision in south Johnson County is fully leased just months after finishing construction. Peak Enterprises finished the 78 single-family home subdivision at the southwest corner of 175th Terrace and Pflumm Road in Overland Park, called The Homes…
Washington County Continues Talks on Future Ambulance Services
More than 30 people attended the latest Washington County Commissioners meeting to hear a 90-minute discussion on the future of local ambulance services. While no decisions were made, attendees—including officials from Clifton, Linn, and Washington—reviewed options and were encouraged to…
‘Tomorrow is not guaranteed’: Medicaid cuts worry Kansas hospitals and nursing homes
Even as the pressure piles on, Diana Thompson is not going to abandon her job. A lifelong resident of Comanche County in south-central Kansas, Thompson has worked as the administrator for Pioneer Lodge nursing home in Coldwater since 2003. She…
Johnson County Fair unites community over traditions, family fun
The Johnson County Fair in Gardner, Kansas, is underway this week, bringing plenty of fun for the whole family. The fair features a carnival, a parade, animal shows, vendors and more. The carnival is open 6-11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday…
Parsons Police Department launches new app for residents
The Parsons Police Department launches a new app to help residents stay informed. According to the department, the purpose of the app is to provide a faster, easier, and more convenient way to find information. The app will have information…
Garden City adds safe option to surrender infants
A new resource is now available in western Kansas, offering parents in crisis a secure and anonymous option to surrender a newborn. With the help of two Garden City Community College students, Garden City is now home to the first…
Local leaders look at return to community schools model
Sedgwick County Commissioners, Wichita City Council members, and the Wichita School Board met Tuesday to brainstorm ways for more cooperation and to more efficiently use taxpayer dollars. The meeting was a response to a June town hall where the public…
Mountain lion sightings rise in Kansas, here’s where they’ve been spotted
Mountain lions, while still rare in the Sunflower State, are starting to become a more common sight in Kansas. KSNT contacted Matt Peek with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) this week to determine how many people have…
Salina votes to unjam log jam from Smoky Hill River
After a lengthy discussion, the City of Salina moved ahead with a plan to remove a log jam in the Smoky Hill River. The Salina City Commission voted Monday to proceed with the plan to remove the debris from the…
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