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ELC-Z workshops conclude with residential discussion
The ELC-Z zoning workshop series concluded Thursday evening at the Civic Building with a discussion on residential and other personal property topics. City of Emporia Planning and Zoning Officer Joe Foster and Lyon County Planning and Zoning Officer Sam Seeley…
County commission rejects jail project bid for second time
Lyon County Commissioners rejected a project bid for a hot water system replacement at the county jail during a brief action session Thursday morning. Offered by SGI of Liberty, Missouri, the proposed bid came in at a higher rate than…
Lake Fort Scott residents will pay more for sewer service
Sewer customers in the Lake Sewer District No. 1 at Lake Fort Scott will see rate hikes next year. After hearing remarks from City Manager Dave Martin Tuesday, Fort Scott City commissioners approved increasing the user rate for lake sewer…
Energy audit completed, city signs contract to begin money-saving projects
Fort Scott City Commissioners took another step Tuesday in saving money for the city on energy costs. Commissioners approved a resolution for an energy services contract with Schneider Electric as well as an ordinance establishing a lease purchase transaction with…
What’s the future for Century II?
It’s something that’s been a hot topic around town for years now... What is the future for Century II? “It really is a once in 100 year moment for us to look at this part of our city and figure it…
City Council to vote on new union contract that includes pay raise for Wichita Firefighters
Hundreds of Wichita firefighters may soon get a bump in their paychecks. Next week the Wichita City Council is expected to vote on a new contract with IAFF Local 135, the Wichita Firefighters Union. The three-year contract calls for 2.5%…
Sidewalk Reimbursement Available in Lakin & Deerfield
Replacing or adding sidewalks in front or on the side of your house has never been easier in Kearny County. Thanks to the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas grant, the sidewalk reimbursement rate has doubled and is now $8.00 per…
Cheney is the first municipality to pass a T21 policy in Sedgwick County and the 24th T21 policy to pass in Kansas
On November 14th, City Council adopted a Tobacco 21 Ordinance raising the age from 18 to 21 for anyone to possess or purchase electronic cigarettes, cigarettes or tobacco in the City of Cheney. Our Council was presented information in October…
Neighbors lose one fight against proposed events center, battle continues
Wichitans who live near 37th and Woodlawn are saying "not in my neighborhood" about a proposed event center. Thursday they had a chance ask the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission to stop the development before it begins. Developers Levi Bond and…
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