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Mayor, council to consider adopting new Topeka flag
A white, five-pointed star at Topeka’s site on the state map is among features of a proposed new city flag put forth last spring by Forge, the city’s young professionals association. Topeka’s mayor and city council will consider adopting that…
Kansas’ annual tax revenue projection surges $207 million
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican leaders of the Legislature offered conflicting interpretations Friday of new tax revenue projections placing an extra $207 million in the state government’s treasury during the current fiscal year. If the assessment by university economists…
With Brookridge package on the table in Overland Park, county commission debates its role in tax incentive proposals
Increased public pressure about tax incentives and the Brookridge development briefly caused county commissioners to debate their role in the project’s future Thursday. The commission was getting an update about the Dec. 2 public hearing scheduled for the Overland Park…
Fairway committee will review proposed changes to non-discrimination ordinance language before it heads to council
City Administrator Nathan Nogelmeier told the Post this morning that, following Wednesday’s meeting, the administration had decided against putting the NDO on next week’s council agenda. “Given the number of suggested changes, it was determined that it would be more…
Council approves permit for Louisburg treatment center
Gold Bridge Treatment Center LLC, a 24-hour chemical and alcohol rehabilitation center, has received the green light to open a facility in Louisburg. The Louisburg City Council voted 4-0 Monday, Nov. 4, to approve a special-use permit required for the…
Libertarian law firm asks SCOTUS to consider Colorado eminent domain case
A libertarian public interest law firm is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to end what it says is an abusive eminent domain practice in Colorado. The Arlington, Virg.-based Institute for Justice filed a petition with the court Thursday asking it…
How does Arkansas City look to outsiders?
The flowers and murals downtown are a plus, so is the active business scene on North Summit. The college is a crown jewel. But downtown signage is lacking, entrances signs are in disrepair, and parks seem to lack playground equipment.…
City receives donation for Eastside Memorial Park
Emporia City Commissioners accepted a $17,000 donation from the Emporia Eastside Community Group during an action section Wednesday afternoon in the Municipal Courtroom. The funds, which were awarded to the group by the Jones Trust, are designated to be used…
Atchison offers plan to remake downtown
The City of Atchison is keying up a seven-figure investment in its downtown district, which could result in the removal of the Commercial Street Mall as we know it, and a complete renovative facelift for the community. Joe Warren, chief…
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