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USMCA ratification would benefit Kansas farmers, families, and factory workers
As an American-born company with offices right here in Kansas, AGCO Corporation understands how much trade matters to the prosperity of Kansans and to Americans across the country. For example, more than 12 million American working families are able to…
Challengers defeat incumbents in many Johnson County races, but not JCCC board
A wave of newcomers defeated incumbents in Johnson County elections Tuesday — but not in the most contested and closely watched race. Challengers ousted elected officials in Overland Park, Olathe, Prairie Village, Shawnee and Fairway and on the Johnson County…
Commission supports outside agency transporation funding application
The Reno County Commission approved a letter of support Tuesday for efforts by Disability Supports of the Great Plains-Hutchinson to secure funding for its transportation costs through reimbursement from the state. Not, however, before commissioners present questioned the accuracy of…
Hutch City Council adopts rental license code
The Hutchinson City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a new Residential Rental Licensing and Inspection code that some landlords opposed. “We will be voting; we will be voting today,” said Jill Gumble, president of the Central Kansas Landlord Association…
County receives pool of administrator applicants
Reno County received “a good pool” of applicants for the County Administrator post that will open with the retirement of Gary Meagher, County Human Resources Director Renee Harris said. She couldn’t say how many applications were received, however, noting they…
Wrong ballots handed out in Thayer
Some rural voters at the Thayer polling location received city ballots, and election officials will determine what impact that will have on the Thayer city election. Neosho County Attorney Linus Thuston said Tuesday afternoon that he talked with Neosho County…
Lenexa may become first city to implement large-scale smart road infrastructure
Lenexa City Center may become the first place in the country to showcase the real-world application of major smart infrastructure technologies. Integrated Roadways, a Kansas City, Missouri-based supplier of smart pavement materials and transportation technology, posed the idea to the…
Johnson County board approves plan to downsize little-used bus routes, considers expanding microtransit
The already limited county fixed-route bus system is about to get even more so next year, with the elimination or downsizing of several fixed routes. County commissioners voiced approval for route changes that could amount to $1.2 million to $1.4…
USD 232 board approves master site plan for De Soto High campus
The USD 232 Board of Education has approved a master site plan for the campus of De Soto High School. The plan includes a configuration of new projects behind the high school as well as additional parking and a new…
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