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Four of the five board members selected for Great Bend Economic Development
Monday’s Great Bend City Council meeting revealed four of the five names that will make up the Board of Directors for the newly created Great Bend Economic Development. Mayor Joe Andrasek announced that Jolene Biggs and Barry Bowers will serve…
Bridge replacement over Cedar Creek planned in Smith County
The Kansas Department of Transportation this week expects to begin a bridge replacement project along K-9 in Smith County. Crews will be replacing the bridge over Cedar Creek located approximately one mile east of Cedar. Work this winter will consist…
Geary County is preparing for future delinquent property tax sale
Geary County officials have taken a step toward holding a delinquent property tax sale. County Commission Chair Charles Stimatze explained there has been a filing in District Court for a tax sale for 96 properties. “As of two weeks ago…
KDOT announces approved October bids
The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects in Kansas. The letting took place Oct. 17, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity…
Despite some reservations, Shawnee planning commission advances scaled-down plan for Westbrooke Green
Despite reservations from some members, the Shawnee planning commission last night agreed that a revised, scaled down plan for Westbrooke Green, a multimillion-dollar mixed-use project on the northeast corner of 75th and Quivira, still generally conforms to the intent of…
Federal Lawmakers Push ‘.Gov’ Web Addresses For Local Governments
Federal agencies and states tend to have website addresses that end in “.gov,” a signal to users that they’re clicking on official sources of government information. But across local governments, domain names are more of a mixed bag and might…
Valet parking for bicycles? It could be a thing at Wichita’s new baseball park
If you ride a $1,000 bicycle to a ballgame at Wichita’s new stadium, how do you make sure it will be there when you’re ready to ride home? Valet parking for bicycles is one answer that a city committee is…
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Lawrence City Commission to consider purchasing body cameras for police department
City leaders will soon consider a contract to purchase body cameras for all Lawrence police officers. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider authorizing the police department to enter into a five-year contract with Axon…
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