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Wichita approves faster process to apply for alcohol consumption at parks
The Wichita City Council approved an amendment to a city ordinance for the consumption of alcohol in parks for special events that aren’t community events. The change to the ordinance will streamline the event request process, making it easier for…
Manhattan City Commissioners approve changes to public nudity ordinance
Manhattan City Commissioners, on Tuesday night, unanimously approved changes to its public nudity ordinance -- decriminalizing female toplessness. The amendment removes the female breast from the definition of public nudity -- the change was prompted by a recent court case.…
Despite concerns, former Sears site in Overland Park to get apartments, food, retail
After a year of reworking plans and meeting with neighbors, a developer can finally start revitalizing the shuttered Sears property in Overland Park. New York-based Seritage Growth Properties — a spinoff of Sears that has been renovating its former stores…
Former Marshall County Clerk convicted of felony misuse of public funds
The former Marshall County Clerk has been convicted of felony misuse of public funds, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today. Sonya L. Stohs, 44, of Marysville, today pleaded guilty in Marshall County District Court to one count of felony…
USMCA ratification would benefit Kansas farmers, families, and factory workers
As an American-born company with offices right here in Kansas, AGCO Corporation understands how much trade matters to the prosperity of Kansans and to Americans across the country. For example, more than 12 million American working families are able to…
Challengers defeat incumbents in many Johnson County races, but not JCCC board
A wave of newcomers defeated incumbents in Johnson County elections Tuesday — but not in the most contested and closely watched race. Challengers ousted elected officials in Overland Park, Olathe, Prairie Village, Shawnee and Fairway and on the Johnson County…
Commission supports outside agency transporation funding application
The Reno County Commission approved a letter of support Tuesday for efforts by Disability Supports of the Great Plains-Hutchinson to secure funding for its transportation costs through reimbursement from the state. Not, however, before commissioners present questioned the accuracy of…
Hutch City Council adopts rental license code
The Hutchinson City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a new Residential Rental Licensing and Inspection code that some landlords opposed. “We will be voting; we will be voting today,” said Jill Gumble, president of the Central Kansas Landlord Association…
County receives pool of administrator applicants
Reno County received “a good pool” of applicants for the County Administrator post that will open with the retirement of Gary Meagher, County Human Resources Director Renee Harris said. She couldn’t say how many applications were received, however, noting they…
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