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Homeowners in Andover neighborhood strongly oppose plans for apartment complex
Homeowners in Andover rally together in protest of a possible zoning change ahead of a city council meeting. Neighbors say it's a decision that has the potential to redraw school-district boundary lines. The controversy in the Andover neighborhood comes after…
Merriam council OKs public art installations, hours of operation for new community center
The Merriam city council on Monday evening approved art pieces and hours of operation for the new Merriam Community Center at Vavra Park. The community center will include three pieces of art, one on the parking garage and two in…
Overland Park planning commission advances plan for QuikTrip on Nall over homeowners’ complaints
Frustration boiled over Monday as a half dozen residents of the Nall Hills neighborhood approached the Overland Park planning commission with complaints about traffic, the flood plain, a portable toilet at Nall Park and the nearby Top Golf driving range.…
Leawood becomes Purple Heart city, the first in Johnson County
A group of Rotary Club members in Leawood have made a successful push to have the municipality designated as the first Purple Heart city in Johnson County. The designation serves as a continual recognition of the 1.6 million Americans who…
Wellington couple’s estate leaves $1.6 million to K-State College of Business Administration
A $1.6 million gift has been bestowed upon Kansas State University’s College of Business Administration. The estate of Otis and Wanda Gilliland of Wellington donated the money which establishes the Gilliland K-State Family Scholarship. It will create match opportunities for…
Ice rink at City Park officially open
The Manhattan Parks and Recreation officially opened the ice rink at City Park on Monday for the season. Aquatics Specialist Sydni Baker spoke with KMAN saying they will kick off the season after the Veterans Day Parade. Baker says some…
Haysville opens new dog park
Dog owners in Derby won’t have to wait for the opening of Decarsky Park next year to enjoy a nearby dog park. The Haysville Dog Park at Dorner Park, 400 W. 79th St. S, opened up to the public on…
Sprint and the 1Million Project Announce Major Expansion of Initiative to Give Device and Anytime Internet Access to Every Eligible High Schooler in the Atlanta Metro
Sprint (NYSE: S) and the 1Million Project Foundation today announced new, significant investments to support Atlanta area high school students who lack home internet access and face unnecessary challenges to do their homework and reach their full potential. Doug Michelman,…
National debt surpasses $23 trillion mark, adds $4.1 billion more in one week
The national debt has surpassed $23 trillion for the second time, adding $4.1 billion in one week. It broke the $23 trillion mark on Nov. 1 for the time in history, barely nine months after the debt broke records surpassing…
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