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Mercy donates hospital building, $1 million to Bourbon County
Bourbon County Economic Development Director Jody Hoener announced Tuesday the county will take the lead in creating a health care mall at what once was the Mercy Hospital Fort Scott building. Hoener said on Monday, the county received a donation…
Are Opportunity Zones providing the opportunities Wichita needs?
"We're only as strong as our weakest link," said Brandon Johnson, Wichita City Councilman. He's talking about Wichita's weakest neighborhoods and the plan to get them growing again. But, the help isn't coming as fast as hoped. Rundown neighborhoods, food…
Most Sedgwick County homeowners to see higher values this year
The Sedgwick County appraiser’s office will be mailing out the annual property value notices on March 1st, and most homeowners will see a higher number. Appraiser Mark Clark told county commissioners Wednesday that 81 percent of residential properties will be…
City commission lifts pit bull ban in Junction City
The Junction City city commission voted to lift a more than 20-year-old pit bull ban Tuesday night. Three commissioners voted for the lift and two voted against. There are still parameters for pit bull owners in the city. The dogs…
More than $20 million awarded to improve safety, infrastructure at 27 KS airports
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation announced Wednesday its commitment to award $20.5 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants to 27 airports in Kansas. The benefit to Kansas airports is part of a $520.5 million in federal support to airports…
City accepts housing rehabilitation grant
An area of south-central Hutchinson now known as the Creekside neighborhood will be the target of a Community Development Block Grant awarded to the city of Hutchinson last week to upgrade housing. The $265,600 grant is expected to help rehab…
Roeland Park adopts 6-week paid parental leave policy for city employees
The Roeland Park city council on Monday evening unanimously adopted a six-week paid parental leave policy for birth and adoptive mothers as well as spouses and partners. It’s the first policy in northeast Johnson County to offer spouses and partners…
Kansas coalition seeks removal of barriers to professional licensing
Retired U.S. Army Col. Chris Croft is convinced a 5-year-old Kansas law removing barriers to occupational licensing, certification and registration for military spouses and service members should be broadened to cover anyone moving to the state. “We need to do…
Study: Incentives help groundwater usage
A study by University of Kansas researchers revealed a five-year, $2.9 million state program offering landowners cash to permanently retire water rights in the High Plains Aquifer was effective in high-priority conservation areas. Analysis of the Kansas Water Right Transition…
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