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Overland Park planning commission unanimously approves controversial arboretum expansion
The Overland Park city planning commission unanimously approved a controversial plan to significantly expand the city's arboretum. The commission welcomed a packed house to Monday's meeting. Those supporting the arboretum's expansion plans see the proposal as critical to growing what's…
Goddard bans vaping products for minors
The Goddard City Council voted last week to pass a city ordinance prohibiting possession and sale of vaping products to anyone under 18. Under the ordinance, courts are allowed some discretion in deciding punishments for first-time offenders, some of which…
Derby grad takes over as DRC program coordinator
Ashlynn Godown’s career pursuits have officially come full circle. Having graduated from Derby High School in May 2015, Godown and the Derby Recreation Commission recently reached an agreement for her to take over as program coordinator. Having served as an…
Dreaming of a retro ‘aluminum tree’ holiday? Head to the Johnson County Museum
It was the space age: Sputnik had launched, the United States was trying to catch up, and the country was interested in futuristic decorations. That’s when aluminum Christmas trees took center stage at the holidays. Sixty years later, a display…
Garden City Regional Airport expects increase in number of passengers this month, during a record-breaking year for TSA
Garden City Regional Airport officials expect to see 100-300 more outbound passengers this month than they do on average. According to Rachelle Powell, director of aviation for the Garden City airport, the month of December — and specifically the week…
Fate of Century II lies with final decision on Wichita Riverfront plan
What will Wichita look like along the Arkansas River downtown? After weeks of public feedback, a committee is looking over all the input and soon will make a final recommendation on a design for the development. Monday was the last…
Topeka seeks federal funding for viaduct, weir projects
Finding federal funding to help replace Topeka’s Polk-Quincy Viaduct and construct a downstream Kansas River weir was the focus of conversations Mayor Michelle De La Isla and city manager Brent Trout had last week with members of the Kansas congressional…
Wichita City Council could put term limit changes, pay raises on future ballot
Wichita’s City Council members decided not to vote Tuesday to increase their own term limits, citing a strong negative reaction from voters. But that doesn’t mean the issue is dead. In February, the term-limit extension for the mayor and City…
Building permits down due to nice weather
McPherson City Commissioners learned Monday building permits in the city are down markedly from 2018. Ryan Rank, city building inspector, presented the November 2019 building inspection report to commissioners. His report highlighted the decrease in building permits issued in 2019…
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