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School board president raises concerns with Derby Hills retention pond
The proposed location of a new retention pond at Derby Hills Elementary would be a safety risk because of its proximity to a playground, the president of the school board said at a recent meeting. “People will say ‘it won’t…
Wichita approves electric scooter pilot program
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Electric scooters could be headed to Wichita soon. The city council approved a pilot program Tuesday. Companies that want to rent out scooters in Wichita will have to pay for the privilege through an administration fee…
Regulators OK acquisition of massive Kan. wind power project
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri utility regulators have approved the acquisition of a large wind energy project by a Chicago firm. The decision Wednesday by the state Public Service Commission was a necessary step for Invenergy to buy the…
Hays Public Library seeking input at stakeholder meetings
The Hays Public Library will host two stakeholder sessions to solicit input from the community to consider future services and events at the library. Both sessions will be held on Monday, June 10. The first will begin at 1:30 p.m.,…
This Lenexa project is so popular, developers are expanding before they break ground
A new project in Lenexa City Center hasn’t made it past the planning stages, but demand is already so high the developers proposed a $960,000 expansion. The development, called The Yard, will be an L-shaped building devoted to offices and…
Study suggests combining sewer plants at Yoder, HABIT
After the Reno County Commission heard a report Tuesday, the board directed staff to pursue combining sewer treatment systems at Yoder and HABIT, the former air base west of Yoder that houses businesses. That, despite the estimated $1.8 million price…
A look at some of Olathe’s upcoming road projects
In a recent newsletter, the city of Olathe outlined some of the major road projects being worked on now or in the upcoming months. “Work is focused on the most congested intersections for improved traffic flow, decreased delays and reduced…
Gardner wants input on downtown green space
The city of Gardner has posted a survey to obtain the community’s views on two proposed civic greens or small parks in the downtown area. Among other things, the survey asks whether people prefer active parks or quiet ones, and…
Topekans invited to help paint police mural
The public is invited to take part June 15 and 16 in a "Community Paint Weekend" in which the initial strokes will be drawn on a mural designed to illustrate the Topeka Police Department's history and the manner in which…
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