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Decade-plus building slump squeezes Wichita housing choices
Natalie and Alex Beauchamp have moved five times in the past four years. They’ve fit their lives into apartments across Missouri and the Kansas City area. It’s only recently, when Alex Beauchamp’s promotion required a move to Wichita, that the…
Andover celebrates new park and grand reopening of The Lodge
It was a night of celebration in Andover as the city officially opened its newest park and welcomed back a beloved community space. Fire Station 2 Park, located just south of Kellogg and Andover Road, sits next to the newly…
Wilson Czech Opera House has new life after 2009 fire
In the shadow of the world's largest hand-painted Czech egg stands the Wilson Czech opera house, a more than 120-year-old building that has been a member of the Wilson community since the town's beginning. It was built by hand by…
1% sales tax in Maize to be voted on
Early voting is underway for the primary election in Sedgwick County. Along with candidates, voters in Maize have a special question. The city is asking its residents to approve a 1% sales tax. Maize City Manager Nick Gregory says this…
Topeka City Council makes changes to animal ordinances, what to know
Police are notifying Topeka pet owners of some changes the Topeka City Council made recently for cruelty to animals and dangerous dog ordinances. The Topeka City Council voted on July 8 to amend Section 6.05.100 of the Topeka Municipal Code…
Kansas lawmakers outline vision for finding solutions to water crisis
The leaders of the state’s new Water Program Task Force say they are committed to finding elusive solutions to the state’s long-simmering water crisis. Sen. Kenny Titus, a Republican attorney from Wamego, and Rep. Jim Minnix, a Republican farmer from…
Lawrence police program asks residents, businesses to register security cameras for police use
The Lawrence Police Department has rolled out a new program asking residents and businesses to register their security cameras on a list or integrate them for realtime access by police. Some community members worry the system could infringe on privacy. …
Park City sets public hearing for $500 million Champtown project
A meeting date has been set for Park City to vote on the project agreement for the $500 million Champtown mixed-use entertainment destination, making way for the development to receive key incentives from the state. During its meeting on Tuesday,…
Kansas Appeals Court upholds Riley County decision on local development
The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled this month that Riley County District Court judge’s decision to affirm the approval of an amended planned unit development application for Liquid Art winery by county commissioners was valid. While the court saw the…
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