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Marion community comes out for firefighter-made food
In addition to the opportunity to ride on Marion Fire Department trucks on Saturday, community members got the chance to sample a variety or food made by the firefighters or their loved ones. “We have all kinds of food. Deer…
New Aquatic Center in Lenexa impresses swimmers
This weekend, Larry and Libby and kids enjoyed the brand new Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center, located in the heart of the growing Lenexa City Center neighborhood! This $28 million, 55,000-square-foot aquatic center sits across the street from the Lenexa…
$200 million development coming to Gardner, with homes, retail, hotels
A $200 million development — containing three hotels, 367 single-family homes and 424 units of multi-family housing — is coming to the east side of Gardner. Stores, restaurants and offices also are part of the project. The city has approved…
City of Lawrence denies excessive-force claims, states motorist’s conduct led to his being shot by police
The City of Lawrence has denied claims that its police department used excessive force against a motorist who was shot by police and instead claims that the motorist’s conduct led to the incident. Akira S. Lewis was shot by police…
In city survey, about half of respondents support a ban on disposable plastic bags in Lawrence
Just over half of respondents to a city survey about potential ordinances regarding disposable plastic and paper bags indicated they favored banning plastic bags, a city advisory panel learned Wednesday. Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability Director Jasmin Moore presented results from the…
Exterior Home Improvement Grants Coming Back in 2020
The City of Merriam is again investing $50,000 in grants to help fund homeowners’ repairs and renovations for exterior home improvements. In 2020, residents only need to invest in $2,500 to receive a 20% reimbursement from the City. Eligible improvements…
‘Convenience fee’ catches some Wichita taxpayers off guard
Property taxes are due in Sedgwick County next Friday, December 20. A "Convenience Fee" in paying those taxes could cost more than a hundred dollars more than you're already paying for taxes. "We have a few people that, when they…
Wichita Transit unveils first battery-electric zero-emission buses in Kansas
Wichita Transit on Thursday unveiled the first battery-electric zero-emission buses in Kansas at a press conference. The four new buses will begin operating on routes early next year and will replace several diesel buses. The city scored a nearly $2…
Local law enforcement pack food boxes for needy families this holiday
On Wednesday, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s deputies, fire, EMS, 911 dispatch and Wichita police packed boxes for their annual food basket drive at the Dillons warehouse. The sheriff’s office says it will enhance the holiday season for 500 Sedgwick County residents…
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