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Shawnee County adopts $8 million budget to develop Family Park
A divided Shawnee County Commission adopted an $8 million budget Thursday for a project to develop a Family Park just south of S.W. 21st and Urish Road. Commissioners voted 2-1 to approve a proposal containing that figure, with Commissioners Bob…
County officials, others bid farewell to Commissioner Archer
Shawnee County Commission Chairman Bob Archer got a standing ovation from those present at the end of Thursday’s commission meeting, which was his last on that body. A standing-room-only crowd filled all 35 public seats in the commission chambers at…
Olathe school district poised to sue Juul amid vaping illness outbreak
The Olathe school district is poised to sue a major electronic cigarette manufacturer as the number of deaths from a vaping-related lung disease continues to climb. The school board will hold a special meeting at 11:30 a.m. Friday to vote…
Shawnee County officials, others bid farewell to Commissioner Bob Archer
Shawnee County Commission chairman Bob Archer got a standing ovation from those present at the end of Thursday’s commission meeting, which was his last on that body. A standing-room-only crowd filled all 35 public seats in the commission chambers at…
Impact Avenues to combat student homelessness
Officials estimate there are between 700 and 1,000 homeless students in Topeka and Shawnee County schools. The poverty and uncertainty of living in such a situation has a major effect on a student’s ability to learn. Topeka USD 501, the…
Douglas County Commission to receive report on local effort to address mental health issues among farmers
While many Kansas farmers believe mental health is a serious issue, almost half of them said in a recent Kansas Farm Bureau study that it’s hard to access mental health services designed for their lifestyle, said Mallory Meek, an agent…
Lawrence seeks ideas to improve downtown as part of new master plan; parking lots one option for redevelopment
The next phase of Lawrence’s Downtown Master Plan process will soon begin, and the city wants to know how residents think downtown should look and function in the years to come. The new master plan will cover downtown land use…
Wichita’s freak-out over e-scooters is nothing new
Since appearing on Wichita streets in July, electric rental scooters have incited their share of wrath. Critics call them “stupid,” “trashy,” “an absolute menace” and “all kinds of bad.” Supporters, including transportation officials and members of the city’s Bicycle and…
Wichita growing into a professional pickleball scene
Many people are still learning about the sport of pickleball and don't know that Wichita is gaining national attention as a professional hub for the sport. “So the top 16 pros from all over the country are here for this…
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