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As Leawood Prohibits Discrimination Against LGBTQ People, Shawnee Takes Up The Debate
After several hours of public testimony and discussion lasting well past midnight on Tuesday, a Shawnee City Council committee voted to move ahead with an ordinance protecting residents from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. City staff will…
Lenexa mayor directs city staff to draft non-discrimination ordinance for council discussion this fall
Following an executive session with the city’s attorney regarding analysis of potential legal issues related to the kinds of non-discrimination ordinances adopted by nearby Johnson County cities, Lenexa Mayor Mike Boehm on Tuesday directed city staff to prepare a draft…
Power out across large parts of Ellis Co., I-70 closed as storm blows through Tuesday
As a large storm blew through Hays Tuesday evening storm damage was being reported across town with power lines down, debris littered across roads, flooding and about 6,200 without power around 9 p.m. “As you can imagine we have a…
USD 309 receives grant for STEM programs
The Nickerson USD 309 School District has received a $25,000 grant from The America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education to help fund STEM education in the district. The grant which is sponsored by the Bayer Fund, partnered with local farmers to…
Merriam council accepts study on Irene B. French center, directs staff to look into feasibility to save 1911 portion of building
The Merriam city council has directed city staff to look into the feasibility and costs of saving the 1911 portion of the Irene B. French Community Center. Over the past several months, Merriam city leaders, residents and business owners have…
Amendment to Wichita’s leash law opens new opportunities for local business
Chris Stoneberger and his dog Quinn are ready to get their business going. Goose Troopers is it's name, and their mission is to clear geese from public places using trained dogs like his. They are next to ponds around the…
Stocks Slide After Recession Warnings
Stocks sank Wednesday after the bond market threw up one of its last remaining warning flags on the economy. The yield on the 10-year Treasury briefly dropped below the two-year Treasury’s yield Wednesday morning. It’s rare for short-term yields to…
SEK Recycling Center looks to match grant for new styrofoam processor
Keeping Southeast Kansas green isn’t an easy job, but it’s a meaningful one for a recycling company. The Southeast Kansas Recycling Center recently was awarded a grant for a new styrofoam processor. But the issue is, they need to provide…
Part of Halstead closing next week for railroad crossing repairs
The Saline County Road and Bridge Department has announced that part of Halstead Road will be closed next week. According to a news release, Halstead Road from Stimmel Road south to Armstrong Road will be closed Monday through August 25,…
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