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Hutchinson Regional Medical Center awarded again
Another award has come to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. This time the American Heart Association presented a Quality Achievement Award to the Primary Stroke Center as a tribute to the hospital’s successful treatment of stroke patients. Brie Pringle, Heart Walk…
City looks at expanding Human Relations Commission’s powers
A Topeka City Council committee will look at potentially authorizing the Topeka Human Relations Commission to conduct investigations while adding “gender identity and sexual orientation” to the list of protected classes covered by city code provisions regarding discrimination and fair…
Peabody Community Foundation offers grants to district teachers
In an effort to be supportive of teachers in USD 398, Peabody Community Foundation (PCF) is currently running a grant cycle for needs and/or opportunities that are outside of the school district’s annual budget. Student groups working in collaboration with…
Sen. Moran: Trade agreement between U.S. and Japan is a win for Kansas farmers
Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement applauding the president’s signing of the US-Japan Trade Agreement: “The trade agreement between the United States and Japan is a win for Kansas farmers and ranchers. Japan is the second…
Kelly administration kicks off creation of new economic development strategy for Kansas
Gov. Laura Kelly pledged to work with Kansas industries and economic development specialists Monday to craft the first comprehensive blueprint for hastening statewide business growth since the 1980s. The project coordinated by the Kansas Department of Commerce and the McKinsey…
County Commission Chairman: Setback restrictions needed for future wind farm
Labette County Commission Chairman Doug Allen wants commissioners to create setback restrictions in case a wind developer wants to build wind turbines in the county. Wind farms are being built or in the process in Allen and Neosho counties and…
Overland Park council approves new finance package for Metcalf Crossing contingent on demolition of derelict hotels
Two derelict hotels that became an eyesore and crime magnet near Shawnee Mission Parkway and Metcalf Avenue are back on track to be torn down, this time with a hard deadline of Nov. 30. Actions by the Overland Park City…
School board approves use of grant funds for bicycle fleet to teach bicycle safety training
A Pathways Grant will be used to purchase 40 bicycles for bicycle safety and education in USD 475 grades five and six, and PE One at Junction City High School. The Board of Education authorized the use of the grant…
Shawnee approves site plan for Stag’s Spring downtown apartment project amid mixed support, concerns from neighbors
After more than two hours of public comment and discussion with the developer, the Shawnee planning commission on Monday approved a rezoning and site plan for Stag’s Spring, a multi-family residential project downtown. The proposed plan includes a three- to…
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