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Organizers expect 31st annual Topeka Farm Show to attract more than 20,000 visitors
Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the Stormont Vail Events Center this week for the capital city’s annual farm show. The 2020 Topeka Farm Show began Tuesday and runs through Thursday. Organizers of the event say the…
New law requires escort vehicle drivers in Kansas be registered
A new law went into effect Jan. 1 that requires escort vehicle service providers working with overwidth or overweight vehicles be registered with the state, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The statute states that escort vehicle drivers must…
Lenexa advances plans for new commercial building at 91st and Santa Fe Trail Drive
Plans for a commercial office/warehouse building are in the works for a vacant plot of land at 91st and Santa Fe Trail Drive in Lenexa. The Lenexa planning commission on Monday recommended approval of preliminary plans for Rick Ramsey Building,…
Petition drive to save Century II in Wichita starts Monday
A group that wants to save Century II from plans to raze it and replace it with new performing arts and convention centers is putting together a petition drive. Members want city action to have a public vote. (Read more:…
Roe 2020 project update reflects nearly $670,000 cost increase, completion date pushed into 2021
The Roeland Park city council on Monday evening heard the most recent update to the Roe 2020 project, which included a 9.7% increase — $666,000 in total — to the construction cost estimate and extending the construction into 2021. Roeland…
Wichita City Council approves stadium CID
The Wichita City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to pass the ordinance establishing the Multi-Sport Stadium Community Improvement District. It is a 2% sales tax that will help cover the cost of the stadium. It will be in effect for…
Topeka City Council OKs ordinance regarding panhandling
Topeka’s city government will ban pedestrians — including panhandlers — from interacting with people in vehicles at 23 of Topeka’s most dangerous intersections, though not at any other crossings. City council members voted 8-1 Tuesday evening to approve an ordinance…
Parsons honors Vietnam War hero
Outgoing City Commissioner David Larsen received a pleasant surprise as he arrived for his last meeting on Monday. The city staff organized a reception for the highly decorated Vietnam War era Navy veteran in the lobby of the Parsons Municipal…
Galena Fire Station to be named after longtime fire chief
Galena Council members approve naming the city’s fire station after longtime Fire Chief Bill Hall. He has been a loyal member of the department since the 1950’s. It will be named Galena Fire Department, Bill Hall Station #1. Hall has…
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