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Wrong ballots handed out in Thayer
Some rural voters at the Thayer polling location received city ballots, and election officials will determine what impact that will have on the Thayer city election. Neosho County Attorney Linus Thuston said Tuesday afternoon that he talked with Neosho County…
Lenexa may become first city to implement large-scale smart road infrastructure
Lenexa City Center may become the first place in the country to showcase the real-world application of major smart infrastructure technologies. Integrated Roadways, a Kansas City, Missouri-based supplier of smart pavement materials and transportation technology, posed the idea to the…
Johnson County board approves plan to downsize little-used bus routes, considers expanding microtransit
The already limited county fixed-route bus system is about to get even more so next year, with the elimination or downsizing of several fixed routes. County commissioners voiced approval for route changes that could amount to $1.2 million to $1.4…
USD 232 board approves master site plan for De Soto High campus
The USD 232 Board of Education has approved a master site plan for the campus of De Soto High School. The plan includes a configuration of new projects behind the high school as well as additional parking and a new…
Shawnee planning commission says Stag’s Spring project conforms to city’s comprehensive plan
The Shawnee planning commission last night affirmed that Stag’s Spring, a $16.1 million proposed luxury housing project downtown, conforms to the city’s comprehensive plan. Doug Allmon, community development director for Shawnee, said the commission was tasked with determining if the…
Russell County voters fail another school bond
A majority of voters in Russell County voted no to a USD 407 school bond, which sought to find solutions for HVAC and electric upgrades. In February, Russell High School had to close for several days when a boiler went…
Mayor Jeff Longwell concedes, says city is in “good place” right now
Mayor Jeff Longwell lost the mayoral race Tuesday to challenger Brandon Whipple. With his wife at his side, Longwell wanted to say congratulations to Brandon Whipple. “I called to concede the race and tell him I will be there if…
70 bikes to be available when the JCPRD RideKC Bike Share Program begins in spring
The Johnson County Park and Recreation District has placed 34 orange and white bicycles around the county to get residents acquainted with a new bike-sharing program that will be fully deployed next year. The three-speed pedal bikes were installed on…
KDOT Cost Share Program projects selected
Gov. Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced this morning the 22 projects selected across the state as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s new Cost Share Program. These projects total nearly $74 million in…
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