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Kansas sheriff’s office putting dozens of horses up for adoption
A sheriff's office in northeast Kansas is putting dozens of horses up for adoption. According to KTKA, Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse announced Sunday that they are looking for homes for 42 horses including mares, fillies and geldings. He said the Kansas…
Lawrence and firefighters union still at odds over pay increase, other contract elements
Representatives for the City of Lawrence and the local firefighters union continue to disagree on how much of a wage increase is needed to keep firefighter pay competitive, and contract negotiations could soon require mediation. Negotiations between the city and…
Lawrence City Commission to discuss new growth plan that limits expansion of city boundaries
City leaders will soon discuss a new growth plan that would favor infill development over expanding the city’s boundaries. As part of its work session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will discuss the new comprehensive plan, Plan 2040, which lays…
AG Schmidt announces upcoming open meeting, open records training
TOPEKA – (July 3, 2019) – Free training sessions on Kansas open government laws will be offered later this month across Kansas, Attorney General Derek Schmidt and the Kansas Sunshine Coalition for Open Government announced today. “Open access to the…
The home of baseball legend receives preservation grant
KANSAS CITY, Mo (KSNW) – National Trust for Historic Preservation is handing out grants to several major sites in African American history including one in Kansas City. The historic home of black baseball legend Satchel Paige in Kansas City, Missouri…
Lindsborg celebrates 150 years with first Living Dala
For many, July 5th means bustling back to work, cleaning up after an Independence Day party the night before, or even enjoying a four-day weekend — but for residents of Lindsborg, it’s a day to celebrate the Living Dala. On…
Cost savings found for Great Bend Airport runway reconstruction
With a partnership between with the Federal Aviation Administration and Kansas Department of Transportation, the City of Great Bend was able to save money on the reconstruction of Runway 17/35 at the Great Bend Municipal Airport. Airport Manager Martin Miller…
City renames central fire station for longtime chief
The City of Garden City on Tuesday officially renamed the central fire state as the Allen Shelton Central Fire Station, in honor of longtime Fire Chief Allen Shelton’s 44 years of dedicated service to the department and the city. Shelton…
How Wichita ballpark got $40 million in state incentives
Wichita doubled what it would pay to build a new baseball stadium — to $75 million — during private negotiations with a Triple-A baseball team. It also doubled what it sought in state incentives to help pay for the stadium…
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