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After current tech showed reliability issues, Mission moves to replace police body cameras
The Mission city council on Wednesday approved the expenditure of just over $175,000 to replace the police department’s aging in-car video and body camera equipment. A loss of man hours and equipment failure led the department to look for a…
Hesston’s wastewater operator thrives in isolation at wastewater plant
Kyle Headrick likes being left all alone to oversee operations of Hesston’s wastewater treatment plant. “I’m not a huge people person, so I thought I would enjoy it out here,” he said. Kirk Matz asked Headrick if he was interested…
Jayhawk Wind Farm Project causing concerns in Bourbon County
Tensions heighten with Bourbon County residents as they go before commissioners to voice their concern with the Jayhawk Wind Farm Project. This afternoon, commissioners held a forum along with representatives from Jayhawk Wind to hear how the turbines could affect…
Boeing 737 Max production halt in Wichita ‘was not our fault,’ county commissioner says
The new chairman of the Sedgwick County Commission said the economic issues in Wichita from the suspension of the Boeing 737 Max are “not our fault,” adding that he expects a long-term recovery “will be right around the corner.” Pete…
Bagwell wants city to ease approach toward property owners
Incoming Hutchinson City Councilmember Sara Bagwell will take office next week, and her message to the Hutchinson Housing Commission resonated with some members. On Wednesday afternoon, Bagwell urged a change in the city’s approach toward owners of properties not compliant…
$1 billion plan replaces Century II, transforms Wichita’s downtown riverfront
The future of downtown Wichita's Riverfront and how much that future will cost comes into focus. Tuesday night, the Riverfront Legacy Master Plan Coalition's design team revealed a plan that includes a new performing arts and convention center and tears…
Lindsborg pursues RHID to jumpstart new housing market
The City of Lindsborg is in the process of establishing a Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID) for a new housing development called Stockholm Estates that will break ground this spring. The Stockholm Estates subdivision, with 150 planned lots, will be…
Goessel Schools closed Thursday and Friday due to widespread illness
The Goessel school district (USD 411) closes for the rest of the week and cancels activities through the weekend "due to high numbers of ill students." Superintendent John Fast tells Eyewitness News the district is dealing with Influenza A, B…
City of Wichita seeks public input to improve transit
When it comes to getting around your community, Wichita's leadership seeks input for improvement. A survey conducted by Wichita Transit, in coordination with the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO) aims to identify local interests "in an effort to better…
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