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Shawnee changes charter ordinance to allow debt financing for purchase of streetlights
Shawnee leaders have agreed to add a provision to the city’s charter ordinances that will allow the city to borrow money to purchase the city’s streetlights. The charter ordinance change permits the city to debt finance the acquisition of streetlights…
City submits application for federal loan essential to new water treatment facility
The city of Wichita has submitted its application to the Environmental Protection Agency for a federal loan expected to fund about half of the cost for the city's new water treatment facility. The city plans to secure $269.7 million in…
Dogs on the force in Hutch
Two Hutchinson police officers had a special request for new Police Chief Jeff Hooper. With help from Cause for Paws in Hutchinson, the request became a reality. Officers James Sanders and Cory Schmidt man the two K9 units with the…
Pilot program in Wichita will permit federally deputized officers to wear body cameras
On Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas will launch a pilot program with the Wichita Police Department allowing local and state officers who serve on federal task forces to use body-worn cameras while…
Shawnee changes charter ordinance to allow debt financing for purchase of streetlights
Shawnee leaders have agreed to add a provision to the city’s charter ordinances that will allow the city to borrow money to purchase the city’s streetlights. The charter ordinance change permits the city to debt finance the acquisition of streetlights…
Leawood takes title of best small city in America for second year in a row; Shawnee and Lenexa fare well in rankings
For the second year in a row, the website Wallethub had named Leawood the best small city in America. The website, which focuses on personal finance issues, released its annual rankings of cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 this…
Humboldt council member honored for community and League support
Annually, the League of Kansas Municipalities seeks to honor a special individual who has demonstrated outstanding service to their community and the League. This year, the League honored Aikins Aikins, city councilmember for the city of Humboldt. “She has committed…
Preparing for Drones to Fly in Cities
Drones, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), are regulated for aircraft safety and flight operations under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Many cities, municipalities, and states add their own regulations related to their areas of traditional authority. Traditional city and state…
Resident suggests roundabout be installed to slow Yoder Road traffic
A Reno County man whose granddaughter’s car was rear-ended while waiting to turn left off of Yoder Road earlier this month asked the Reno County Commission to consider installing a roundabout at Yoder and Trailwest roads.“People drive like idiots,” said…
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