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KanCap Elected Officials Training (Osawatomie) on October 23
Water is a business! City Council and rural water district boards have a lot to consider: water pressure, meeting all federal and state regulations and standards, and making rates affordable. In fact, their job is making the right choices about…
‘Get Big Or Get Out’ Farming Has Left Kansas Towns Struggling For Survival
A billboard along Interstate 70 boasting about the productivity of Kansas farmers may say more about what’s happening in agriculture than those who put it there realize. The message seems simple and straightforward: “1 Kansas Farmer Feeds 155 People +…
What Rural Kansas Child Care And Cafes Say About Shrinking Smart, Rather Than Withering
The opening of a child care center attracts little notice in a city or suburb. In rural Kansas, it’s cause for celebration. The focus on young families, and the hope that represents, is remarkably rare in small towns fighting for…
Reno County zoning debate not imminent
The Reno County Planning Commission wants to know more before it dives into discussing the expansion of zoning beyond portions in the eastern third of the county. Commissioners on Thursday asked county staff to reach out to nearby counties that have…
Wichita prepares to reduce lanes on Douglas for bike, scooter experiment
Wichita City Hall is poised to take the first steps toward skinnying Douglas Avenue down to two lanes through downtown, to make the street more friendly for bicycles and electric scooters. Called the “better block” concept, the plan also appears…
Man shot by Lawrence police officer in 2018 sues department, city in federal court
A Lawrence man shot by a police officer during a traffic stop for a seat belt violation last summer is suing the city and police department in federal court. The suit, which was originally filed in Douglas County District Court…
Group trying to get Century II on National Registry
Save Century II leaders are meeting on Tuesday of next week. They will be talking about the latest move by the group of make sure it is a part of the future of downtown. “We have already filed the preliminary…
Pittsburg fire department holds fire safety demonstration
A local fire department uses their equipment to teach people about fire safety. The Pittsburg Fire Department held their annual fire safety demo in conjunction with Fire Safety Week. Kids participated in the mini combat challenge, using hoses to put…
South Hutch could join Haven in Sunday sales
Most Kansas counties and cities do not permit retail sales of packaged alcohol on Sunday. In Reno County, the only place where Sunday sales are allowed is in the city of Haven. That could change after the Nov. 5 general…
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