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Another Johnson County city says it’s outgrown its City Hall, moves to build new
The Overland Park City Council recently approved a purchase and sale agreement for a seven-story, 154,000-square foot building on College Boulevard and Metcalf Avenue to create a new City Hall building. The current building – located at 8500 Santa Fe…
Wichita City Council may aid Towne West project
The new owners of Towne West Square say it will cost $41 million to breathe new life into the old mall. Wichita Maple LLC is asking the city to issue $21 million in industrial revenue bonds (IRB) and for a…
Holcomb officer saves boy trapped under trailer, earns medal
A Holcomb police officer has been awarded the department’s Medal of Merit for her courageous actions that helped save a 10-year-old boy trapped during an industrial accident last month. Field Training Officer Kayla Van Doren was recognized for her bravery…
Wichita celebrates next phase of Pracht Wetlands Park
The City of Wichita held a ribbon cutting Friday morning to celebrate the latest upgrades at Pracht Wetlands Park, one of the last remaining urban wetlands in the Midwest. Phase 3 of the park’s plan includes a new elevated boardwalk…
Salina faces high cost to clear log jam after June flooding
After widespread flooding in June, Salina is still dealing with a massive log jam in Bill Burke Park. The pile-up hasn’t changed much in three weeks, and while the city is looking for a contractor to remove it, the $500,000…
Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Communications begin moving into brand-new Coffey County Law Enforcement Center
Coffey County Sheriff Tom Johnson is understandably quite pleased with the county’s new Law Enforcement Center in Burlington. Johnson says this is a significant step forward for his department, as well as the County Attorney’s Office and jail. Johnson says…
Parks master plan to bring more programs and technology
More interactive parks with technology, free wifi and programming for active senior citizens are among the improvements that residents should expect to see in the coming years. Implementation began this month of long-term plans to improve facilities and parks in…
Fair or fowl? — Council asked to consider allowing chickens
Iola City Council members are being asked to reconsider the town’s long-standing prohibition of live chickens within the city limits. Why did the chicken cross the road? In this case, it’s to get to Monday’s Iola City Council meeting, where…
Area fire departments get relief funding
Mulvane Fire Rescue, along with other local departments, recently received disbursements from the Kansas Department of Insurance through its annual fund distribution to Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Mulvane received a little over $45,000 in funding. Source: www.derbyinformer.com - RSS Results…
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