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If you think JoCo’s I-35 construction traffic is bad now, just wait till next spring
The traffic headache on Interstate 35 in Johnson County should get better in a matter of months, when the southbound ramp to Overland Parkway/U.S. 69 reopens. But commuters can prepare for a migraine this spring. The ramp closed this month…
As gleaming new courthouse rises, JoCo wants to know what to do with the old space
As Johnson County celebrates a construction milestone by placing the final steel beam on top of its new courthouse, officials are preparing to answer the county’s next lingering question: What to do with the old space? The new $193 million,…
Backers of lawsuit against Neosho County wind farm waiting on legal process
Forty-five landowners, some of whom live in the project footprint, filed suit against Neosho Ridge Wind LLC in July in Neosho County District Court. The civil suit states the project “will constitute a nuisance with respect to the plaintiffs and…
Victoria seeks logo design for water tower
As the city of Victoria gets ready for a new water tower and water system upgrades, a contest to submit a new logo to potentially be placed on the new tower is set to end Friday. “It is open to…
Wichita to put more police on the streets, create new central substation
Wichita’s hitting the gas pedal on a plan to expand the Police Department and create a new bureau to better patrol the burgeoning central area of the city. On Tuesday, the City Council approved an annual budget that shifts $1…
Barron Theater marquee lights restored in Pratt
As dusk crept over the city of Pratt last Monday, sparkling new lights on the historic marquee were flipped on at the Barron Theatre by longtime supporter Sheryl White. "We had a Pratt Pilot's Club meeting here, so I turned…
Garden City forms census committee
Nearly a decade ago, a growing Garden City entered into a years-long challenge process with the United State Census Bureau, arguing that the agency had miscounted the city’s population by thousands.Today, with doubled-down efforts, area census jobs and an expanding…
Lawrence City Commission to discuss proposal to charge for disposable plastic and paper bags
City leaders will soon discuss a proposal to charge people for disposable grocery and shopping bags in an effort to reduce waste. As part of its study session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will discuss the Sustainability Advisory Board’s recommendation…
Midwestern states brace for long-term flood fight as damages, costs continue to mount
After devastating flooding this year, Iowa put $15 million into a special fund to help local governments recover and guard against future floods. Missouri allotted more money to fight rising waters, including $2 million to help buy a moveable floodwall…
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