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Haysville now offering grants for leases
According to The Times-Sentinel, Haysville is now offering to cover a portion of the leases for growing businesses through a new matching grant program. The program is set up to cover the first six months of a lease (up to…
Recent graduate painting a mural in downtown Sedgwick
Work has begun at Sedgwick’s pocket park on a mural to highlight the town and bring residents together. Artist Austin Thieme began by sketching his design on the side of the police department building, at least as high as he…
Prairie Village voters to decide whether to ‘abandon’ city’s form of government
This November, Prairie Village voters will be asked whether they want to do away with the city’s current form of government. The public vote, which the city has confirmed will occur this November, is the culmination of a years-long debate…
Olathe considers raising taxes for tourists to match other Johnson County cities
The Olathe City Council will discuss raising the tax rate visitors pay when staying at hotels or motels in order to match nearby jurisdictions. Known as transient guest tax, the dollars are generated by visitors paying to stay at hotels…
Flags to Be Lowered Statewide July 5 to Honor Fallen Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede
Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunrise to sunset on July 5, 2025, to honor Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede, who was killed in the line of…
Little Geneseo draws UFO tourists without the use of tractor beams
Something out of this world brought about 1,000 people – mostly Kansans but some Nebraskans and Missourians, based on license plates – to the state’s UFO capital last summer. It may sound a bit out there, but not only has…
Valley Center breaks ground on $19M water treatment plant
City leaders and community members gathered Tuesday to break ground on a long-anticipated water treatment plant that will bring major changes to how Valley Center handles its water supply. Currently, the city sells raw water to Wichita, which treats it…
New Topeka truck stop put on hold, sent back to planning commission
After a lot of concern from people in the community, a new truck stop in Topeka is going to have to pump the brakes. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, the governing body voted to send a request to rezone…
Retired Parks and Rec director seeks to brighten others’ lives
Gary Scott retired from a long career serving as director of Parks and Rec to continue to serve the community in a different capacity – with lots of volunteering. “I think it’s because most people when they volunteer they get…
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