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Douglas County Commission to receive report on local effort to address mental health issues among farmers
While many Kansas farmers believe mental health is a serious issue, almost half of them said in a recent Kansas Farm Bureau study that it’s hard to access mental health services designed for their lifestyle, said Mallory Meek, an agent…
Lawrence seeks ideas to improve downtown as part of new master plan; parking lots one option for redevelopment
The next phase of Lawrence’s Downtown Master Plan process will soon begin, and the city wants to know how residents think downtown should look and function in the years to come. The new master plan will cover downtown land use…
Wichita’s freak-out over e-scooters is nothing new
Since appearing on Wichita streets in July, electric rental scooters have incited their share of wrath. Critics call them “stupid,” “trashy,” “an absolute menace” and “all kinds of bad.” Supporters, including transportation officials and members of the city’s Bicycle and…
Wichita growing into a professional pickleball scene
Many people are still learning about the sport of pickleball and don't know that Wichita is gaining national attention as a professional hub for the sport. “So the top 16 pros from all over the country are here for this…
Progress continues on Neosho Ridge Wind project
Upgrades to public roads are almost complete in the construction area of the Neosho Ridge Wind project, and the developer hopes to begin pouring foundations next week. Project Manager Chris Weatherford said upgrades are 95 percent complete to public roads…
Superintendent announces retirement
Following Monday night’s Board of Education Meeting, a district press release announced that Superintendent Deb Hamm will retire at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. “Newton is our home,” Hamm stated in the release. “I’ve enjoyed serving this community…
Newton raises minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21
If you want to buy tobacco products in Newton, Kansas, you'll have to be at least 21 years old starting next year. The Newton City Commission on Tuesday approved a T21 ordinance, which raises the minimum age to 21 to…
KC-area city lands on ‘Great Places in America’ list
The Kansas City metro is on a roll when it comes to some of the best places to live. Earlier this month, Money named two local cities — Shawnee and Blue Springs — to its list of the best places to…
Canton library to host ground breaking
In a Kansas township of 900 citizens sits the last built Carnegie Library that is on both the state and federal historic registries. That library will be added on to this year, after the community celebrates breaking ground. There will…
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