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Shawnee tentatively planning to open Soetaert pool this summer under physical distancing guidelines
As of today, Shawnee is planning to open one of its two pools this summer under physical distancing guidelines and other COVID-19 safety measures. In a presentation to the city council on Monday, Sean Keenan, aquatics manager, said the city…
Johnson County Park and Recreation District releases details on phased reopening plans
The Johnson County Park and Recreation District has released details for phased reopening of facilities and resumption of activities following the end of the local COVID-19 stay-at-home order this week. Phase one began yesterday and allows for the use of…
Overland Park planning commission OKs idea of food truck offering regular business downtown
An Airstream trailer with coffee and donuts may become the first food truck to set up for regular business in Downtown Overland Park. The city planning commission gave its blessing Monday to make a test case of the donut truck, which…
Gov. Laura Kelly not a fan of city, county orders forcing businesses to log customer visits
Gov. Laura Kelly said city or county orders requiring businesses to keep records of consumer visits was unreasonable and an alternative voluntary approach with individuals keeping a journal of their public activity might be sufficient to assist health officials with…
Sabetha’s “Wise Owl” returns home
The refurbished “wise owl” sign made its way back to the corner of Main Street and Old Highway 75. The sign was put in place Thursday morning, May 7. Three years ago, Sabetha’s Chamber of Commerce Director Gina Murchison located…
Great Bend recommends flushing water lines before opening business
As the City of Great Bend begins the reopening process during the COVID-19 pandemic and businesses start to serve customers, the Public Works Utilities Division is urging business owners to take precautions to keep water quality standards. Buildings that have…
Kansas City region is home to two of the biggest coronavirus clusters in the U.S.
The Kansas City region is home to two of the largest clusters of coronavirus cases in the United States, according to an analysis of outbreaks across the country. Among the top U.S. clusters of the virus, Lansing Correctional Facility is the 13th…
City approves reopening Salina Municipal Golf Course
The Salina Municipal Golf Course will soon be back in business. The Salina City Commission unanimously approved a plan Monday night that will allow the public course to reopen early next week after sitting idle since the end of March…
GO Topeka distributes $250K in public grants through the HOST Relief Program
Since May 1, GO Topeka has distributed $250,000 in public grants to 74 Shawnee County small businesses through the HOST Relief Program. Each grant recipient received as much as $5,000 in aid. In April, $1 million in grants were approved…
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