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Overland Park OKs arboretum plan, despite higher cost, question over buried artifacts
After months of protest, the Overland Park City Council approved an expansion of the city’s arboretum — despite learning the project will cost more than originally planned. And though the Council voted 11-1 Monday night to advance the plans, neighbors are still…
Incorporated with only 500 in 1907, Lenexa now boasts thriving commerce, rich history
The city was incorporated in 1907 when the population was little more than 500. Today it approaches 60,000. Like most of present-day Johnson County, the land once belonged to the Shawnee Indians through an 1825 treaty that exchanged the property…
Prairie Village Macy’s to shut down, ending decades of having department store at Village Shops
The space that’s housed a department store at the Village Shops for decades will soon be vacant. Prairie Village Mayor Eric Mikkelson informed the city council at Monday’s meeting that Village Shops owner First Washington had told staff that the…
Is Seward County prepared for cyber threats?
A new year has started, and for Seward County, the beginning of 2020 could bring new security for its technology. Commissioners are scheduled to hear from IT Director Clayton Hoover at Monday’s regular board meaning about security awareness training to…
Organizers expect 31st annual Topeka Farm Show to attract more than 20,000 visitors
Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the Stormont Vail Events Center this week for the capital city’s annual farm show. The 2020 Topeka Farm Show began Tuesday and runs through Thursday. Organizers of the event say the…
New law requires escort vehicle drivers in Kansas be registered
A new law went into effect Jan. 1 that requires escort vehicle service providers working with overwidth or overweight vehicles be registered with the state, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The statute states that escort vehicle drivers must…
Lenexa advances plans for new commercial building at 91st and Santa Fe Trail Drive
Plans for a commercial office/warehouse building are in the works for a vacant plot of land at 91st and Santa Fe Trail Drive in Lenexa. The Lenexa planning commission on Monday recommended approval of preliminary plans for Rick Ramsey Building,…
Petition drive to save Century II in Wichita starts Monday
A group that wants to save Century II from plans to raze it and replace it with new performing arts and convention centers is putting together a petition drive. Members want city action to have a public vote. (Read more:…
Roe 2020 project update reflects nearly $670,000 cost increase, completion date pushed into 2021
The Roeland Park city council on Monday evening heard the most recent update to the Roe 2020 project, which included a 9.7% increase — $666,000 in total — to the construction cost estimate and extending the construction into 2021. Roeland…
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