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Kelly administration kicks off creation of new economic development strategy for Kansas
Gov. Laura Kelly pledged to work with Kansas industries and economic development specialists Monday to craft the first comprehensive blueprint for hastening statewide business growth since the 1980s. The project coordinated by the Kansas Department of Commerce and the McKinsey…
County Commission Chairman: Setback restrictions needed for future wind farm
Labette County Commission Chairman Doug Allen wants commissioners to create setback restrictions in case a wind developer wants to build wind turbines in the county. Wind farms are being built or in the process in Allen and Neosho counties and…
Overland Park council approves new finance package for Metcalf Crossing contingent on demolition of derelict hotels
Two derelict hotels that became an eyesore and crime magnet near Shawnee Mission Parkway and Metcalf Avenue are back on track to be torn down, this time with a hard deadline of Nov. 30. Actions by the Overland Park City…
School board approves use of grant funds for bicycle fleet to teach bicycle safety training
A Pathways Grant will be used to purchase 40 bicycles for bicycle safety and education in USD 475 grades five and six, and PE One at Junction City High School. The Board of Education authorized the use of the grant…
Shawnee approves site plan for Stag’s Spring downtown apartment project amid mixed support, concerns from neighbors
After more than two hours of public comment and discussion with the developer, the Shawnee planning commission on Monday approved a rezoning and site plan for Stag’s Spring, a multi-family residential project downtown. The proposed plan includes a three- to…
USD 409 superintendent coffee sip and sit set for Friday
Atchison Public Schools stakeholders are invited to stop by and start their day with coffee and conversation in the company of Superintendent Renee Scott. Scott officially came on board to serve as the superintendent of USD 409 on July 1…
City leaders divide on plan consultant
The City of Atchison governing body saw a rare divided vote on Monday afternoon on the matter of bringing in an outside consultant to assist with the government’s long term plan for city infrastructure and improvements. ... Commissioners agree that…
Have an idea to activate the Arkansas River? Let the city know by Friday
Lots of people say they wish Wichita would utilize the Arkansas River better, and the city agrees. “We’ve been wanting to activate the river,” says Troy Houtman, director of the Park and Recreation Department. The question, he says, is, “What kind of…
Overland Park becomes largest city in Kansas to add LGBTQ protections
Despite lingering skepticism about the strength of a city-level nondiscrimination ordinance, Overland Park officials on Monday agreed to prohibit discrimination against the LGBTQ community. The vote came on the eve of the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday hearing arguments over…
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