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Topeka officials consider adding e-scooters
In September 2017, the market for public transportation changed exponentially when e-scooters hit the streets — first in California, then in communities all over the world.Now local officials are exploring the possibility of bringing dockless scooter-sharing vendors to the capital…
Johnson County Chair Ed Eilert looks at the history of the current structure of JoCo government
The current structure of Johnson County Government was formed as a result of a Home Rule Charter passed by the Kansas Legislature. The Johnson County Charter Commission was formed in 1999 and convened in May to study the structure of…
Wind farm approved in part
Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for development of a wind farm, but took no action on a development plan submitted by the company Monday. Audience members had been told earlier there would be no public comment at Monday’s meeting…
‘She’s my hero’: Silver Lake city council president remembered for dedication to job, city
The Silver Lake city council president is being remembered for her dedication to her job as well as being the “epitome of a team player,” according to Silver Lake Mayor Mack Smith. Nancy Bryant, 67, died June 29 of cancer.…
Heartland Park owner Chris Payne seeks $1 million from Shawnee County; official calls allegations ‘groundless and defamatory’
Heartland Motorsports Park owner Chris Payne is stepping up his property tax fight with Shawnee County, sending notice to the county that his company, Shelby Development LLC, is seeking damages of more than $1 million. Shawnee County, meanwhile, isn’t backing…
Riley County collects over $267,000 in 2019 delinquent taxes
Riley County’s 2019 delinquent tax foreclosure case and auction wrapped up last week after auctioning off seven properties. During Monday’s Riley County commission meeting, Deputy County Counselor Craig Cox presented all the final figures to the foreclosure case. The case…
Area wheat harvest doing OK despite rain
Despite unseasonably wet weather in the area, the wheat harvest in Crawford and Cherokee counties appears to be coming in on schedule. “Rain continued to be hit or miss over the holiday weekend,” according to the July 7 Kansas Wheat…
Gas prices creeping up along with temps, says AAA Kansas
Along with the summer temperatures, gas prices have started to rise a bit. “Today’s Kansas gas price average is $2.50 a gallon, which is up 2 cents from a week ago,” said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. “For perspective, one…
Wichita Collegiate School has a new leader at the helm
Wichita Collegiate School on Wednesday announced that Nathan Washer has begun work as its new head of school. Washer succeeds Tom Davis, who retired in May after 19 years as Collegiate’s leader. Collegiate says in an emailed press release that…
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