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Horton’s medical future still murky
The people of Horton are waiting for word from Atchison Hospital on its intentions for their closed local medical center. In March, Horton Community Hospital shut its doors after failing to meet various financial obligations, including employee payroll. Up until…
‘I would love to be a public servant in the future.’ These classes will help
The Johnson County Citizens Academy allows a handful of residents an up-close chance to see how county works each year. The program is relatively new. Started in 2016 by Aaron Otto, who at the time was an assistant to the…
City administrator explains Sedgwick’s hesitation with Redbarn Farms
At the last city council meeting, a lengthy discussion between the council and Dru and Dean Held, Redbarn Farms developers, stalled when a motion by council member Randi Tolin failed for a lack of a second. Council members stated that…
Longtime local lawyer: Topeka experiencing ‘a renaissance’
Topeka attorney Jerry Palmer says Topeka is experiencing “a renaissance,” with things here being as upbeat today as they have been in his entire 50-plus years in practice. “It just feels like there’s an energy in the community,” he said.…
Chemical spill in Neosho River causes Humboldt to shut down water plant
The city of Humboldt in southeast Kansas asked residents in a public notice Thursday afternoon to conserve water. “Due to a chemical spill in the Neosho River, the City of Humboldt will not be processing water until the threat has…
Wichita City Council pay has climbed 24% in 5 years. Voters could get a say in future
Wichita’s City Council members have awarded themselves raises of 24 percent since 2015, increasing their annual salaries from $36,999 to $46,026 for what is considered a part-time job. During that same time frame, the mayor has gotten an 18 percent…
Lenexa OKs preliminary plans for new commercial development at K-10 and Ridgeview
Lenexa has approved preliminary plans for a new eight-building commercial development at the northeast corner of K-10 Highway and Ridgeview Road. The 14-acre site is part of the larger Mill Creek Village South commercial development. The larger project is 170…
Shawnee Mission area projects abound in 2020 list of county’s road, stormwater management initiatives
Johnson County has plans to fund more than $35.3 million in improvements to local roadways and stormwater systems in 2020. More than half of roadway projects directly support improvements in the Shawnee Mission area. County funding for the projects comes…
Publication names Overland Park #2 place to live in the Midwest
The website Money Inc. has named Overland Park the second best place to live in the Midwest, rounding out a decade of accolades for Johnson County’s largest city. Earlier this year, WalletHub named Overland Park the best place in the country…
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