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Sunshine plays a role in powering up Olathe West High School
Dighton residents and dog owners Becca and Mike Warta asked for a change in a Dighton city ordinance banning pit bull dogs and dogs with those characteristics and the city council voted to seek public opinion by putting a question…
Kansas sees growing need for sports officials
There is a growing need for sports officials across the state of Kansas and the Kansas State High School Activities Association is urging people to consider signing up. Players and coaches put in a lot of time preparing for their…
In light of racist graffiti, Douglas County to explore adding murals to underpasses in southern Lawrence
When Lawrence resident Cheryl Lester recently walked on a pathway to the Baker Wetlands Trail in southern Lawrence, she noticed graffiti markings on an underpass that were racist and anti-Semitic. In response, Lester asked Douglas County to not only remove…
Kansas secretary of commerce: ‘We need to crow loudly about why Kansas is a great place to live’
Secretary of Commerce David Toland, speaking at the University of Kansas, following a lecture some called “a funeral of rural Kansas,” touted Lawrence as a model community for the state. Kansas State University professor Matthew Sanderson began Thursday’s Kansas Economic…
City of Lawrence to update climate protection plan; mayor wants city to aim for 100% renewable energy
The City of Lawrence is preparing to update its climate protection plan, and the mayor wants the city to aim high when it comes to renewable energy. The city allocated $75,000 as part of its 2020 budget to update its…
Cost of new Wichita water treatment plant will soon reflect in your bill
The Wichita Water Partners soon will deliver a final budget presentation for the city's new water treatment plan. It's a large project that will increase water rates. The estimated cost for the needed construction project is in the neighborhood of…
Shawnee County Courthouse to get new $325,000 security camera system
A new security camera system is coming to the Shawnee County Courthouse. At their meeting on Thursday morning, Shawnee County commissioners approved the purchase of the new system from American Digital Security. The system is scheduled to be installed by…
Reno County annual county tax sale produces $108,000
Reno County conducted its 35th annual tax sale on Wednesday, selling to the highest bidder real estate in the county on which at least three years of property taxes were overdue. The sale, which drew between 65 and 70 bidders,…
Wolf named Manhattan City Clerk
The City of Manhattan has announced the promotion of Brenda Wolf to the position of City Clerk. Wolf has served as Deputy City Clerk since 2016. She’ll be responsible for internal and external communications to the city commission, management of…
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