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Lawrence high school student takes a seat on city advisory board, with a mission to save the environment
Lawrence now has its own teenage environmental advocate calling for action to address climate change. But unlike Greta Thunberg — the Swedish girl who has traveled around the world to spread awareness about the dangers of global warming — Morgan…
Manhattan wants to ban vaping inside future vape shops
The majority of Manhattan City Commission wants ban vaping in public parks, but commissioners are divided on whether to allow vaping in current and future e-cigarette shops. Commissioners provided feedback Tuesday on signage, fines and their overall thoughts about vaping…
Park City appoints new city clerk
On Oct. 8, the Park City council unanimously approved Marlo Rugg as the new city clerk. She is a Park City resident and was already a city employee. Rugg has served as the city's payroll and benefits clerk since May…
Realtor group begins to worry about Lawrence’s growth policies; home sales forecast to decline slightly in 2020
Don’t expect Lawrence’s real estate market to regain its bounce in 2020, a Wichita State economist told Lawrence Realtors on Thursday. A slight decline is more likely for the number of home sales next year. Stanley Longhofer, director of the…
Emporia to revisit utility increases
Emporia City Commissioners may revisit utility rate increases that are set to go into effect next year. Commissioners had approved what amounted to an overall 8 percent increase in city utilities — water, sewer and trash — that would amount…
Zoning, sales tax discussed at joint city/county luncheon
Lyon County Commissioners, City of Emporia officials and representatives of local emergency agencies met for a joint city/county luncheon Wednesday in the Lyon County Courthouse. City Planning and Zoning Officer Joe Foster took the opportunity to announce he and County…
Fixing water issues this week in Great Bend
It is a week of tightening up water problems in Great Bend. Broken valves have caused water leaks in streets and residents’ yards for several months near 24th Street, especially along Meadowlark Lane. For $81,401, APAC started repairs on the…
Emporia State receives $2 million aimed at deaf, autism disorders
Emporia State University is receiving more than $2 million in grants to help professionals seeking to bolster employment opportunities for people with hearing problems and autism spectrum disorders. The university says in a news release that it has one of…
Sedgwick County needs workers for this year’s election
The Sedgwick County Election Commission is in need of workers for this year's November 5th election. Officials with the Commission say they are still needing to hire 53 more people to have all positions filled. Additionally, they would like 20-25…
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