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Shawnee Mission preparing for possible impact of ‘dark store theory’ appeals on district budget
TThe ripples of the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals’ recent ruling in case brought by Walmart alleging that Johnson County had overcharged the retailer millions in property taxes have extended to the Shawnee Mission School District. The so-called “dark store…
Salina first responders concerned about elevated number of drug overdoses
In the past week, the Salina Police Department and Salina Fire Department have responded to nine reports of drug overdoses, which is highly unusual for the city. According to information from the Salina Police Department, the investigations suggest that all…
Hutchinson Housing Commission seeking answers to rental inspection program
The Hutchinson Housing Commission is expected to make a recommendation to the city council within the next couple of months about the rental registration program. What that will be is still to be seen. “The committee is looking at how…
Moundridge applies to CDBG program to assist The Hub
Blaine Stucky, owner of UN Properties, LLC, asked the Moundridge City Council to apply to the Kansas Department of Commerce for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant through the Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation category. Stucky plans to use the funds…
Patron surprises Erie library with gift
Small, rural town libraries usually operate on pretty tight budgets, and Erie City Public Library is no different. A few weeks ago, during the library’s summer reading program, the children had the opportunity to watch a movie on the little…
In response to resident concerns, Shawnee improves communication on strategic visioning process
After a Shawnee resident raised concerns about Imagine Shawnee, city staff is working to create “a more informed environment” around the strategic visioning process for the city. Imagine Shawnee is the city’s first ever strategic plan. As part of the…
YMCA celebrates grand opening of ‘Dome’ project in Garden City
The Garden City Family YMCA celebrated the grand opening of the YMCA Dome on Thursday morning, located just northeast of Kenneth Henderson Middle School at 1706 E. Mary St. The Dome began as a joint partnership with the City of…
Wichita on track for new water plant in 5 years, city says
Wichita is on track to receive a $270 million federal loan that would help pay for a new water treatment facility, Director of Public Works and Utilities Alan King said. The loan could save the city more than $70 million…
KDOT announces I-135 mill, overlay work in McPherson County
The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a mill and overlay project on Interstate 135 in McPherson County. The project is scheduled to begin Monday one mile south of the Kansas Highway 61 junction and continuing north to the Saline…
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