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City begins to lay out footprint for water treatment facility in NW Wichita
The architectural plans for Wichita's new water treatment facility are starting to take shape. It won't be long before crews begin the groundwork, according to the Wichita Business Journal. The $553 million project — which has been funded mostly by…
City of Hillsboro announces new 1-gigabit speed internet plan
Hillsboro high school students attended Tuesday’s city council meeting where they heard about plans for faster and more reliable internet. On Tuesday, Feb. 4 the Hillsboro City Council meeting was full of exciting news about the council moving forward in…
Proposal would ban vaping flavors, raise smoking age to 21 in Kansas
Severe restrictions proposed on vaping and smoking in Kansas met widespread opposition Thursday from advocacy groups, retailers and individuals divided on whether the bill goes too far or not far enough. The sweeping legislation would conform to federal standards by…
Task force: Homeless in Topeka tent city to be displaced
Homeless people living in tent city will soon be forced out, according to a news release Thursday from the Homeless Task Force. The release said the task force has been made aware that railroad-owned properties in the areas adjacent to…
NLC: New Principles of Home Rule
Home rule is a longstanding legal principle that gives us the power to decide which services we provide, the policies we implement, and the ways we solve problems locally. In 1953, the American Municipal Association (AMA) — which became the National…
Overland Park takes first step toward creation of mental health task force
A mental health task force was not exactly what Overland Park transparency advocate Sheila Albers originally asked for. But she said Wednesday she is pleased that the city council’s public safety committee took the first steps toward a group that…
Columbus schools closed after staff member dies from flu
Columbus Schools USD 493 announced Wednesday that a paraprofessional at Park Elementary had passed away on Sunday. It was learned that her brother is in intensive care for similar symptoms. The only confirmed diagnosis for each of them at this…
The stop light debate: City and KDOT disagree about intersection of US 56 and Old US 81
When it comes to the intersection of US 56 and Old US 81 Mayor Tom Brown has some real concerns. “I don’t want anyone to die out there,” Brown said in a meeting regarding the intersection Monday. The city has…
39 Kansas towns to receive Community Development Block Grants
Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today the award of more than $17 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to 39 Kansas communities. A total of $17,486,103 in federal funds is being made available through the CDBG program this…
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