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Johnson County signs use flashing lights to warn of flooding. But they aren’t working
In Mission Hills, a sign along a road with a light at the top is meant to warn drivers to stop and turn around. If the light is flashing, the sign is meant to say, it is because the road…
Saline County approves contract to share Planning Director with Dickinson County
The Saline County Commission approved a joint contract with Dickinson County Tuesday morning to share the labor and expertise of Tim Hamilton, who will serve as planning and zoning director for both counties. Dickinson County had already approved the joint…
Great Bend basement flooding & Wastewater system update
The City of Great Bend Administration & Public Works Departments would like to put out additional public information on Basement Flooding and our current wastewater treatment plant update. The City of Great Bend is posting the KDHE – Kansas Department…
As Airbnb Grows, This Is Exactly How Much It’s Bringing Down Hotel Prices and Occupancy
Airbnb has grown exponentially since its founding in 2008 and is expected to soon go public in an initial public offering that would rank it among the world’s most valuable hotel companies. In fact, U.S. consumers spent more money on…
Final tally – sales tax issue fails by 29 votes in Brown County
The final votes were tallied Tuesday morning and the outcome remains the same - the sales tax to benefit the hospital was defeated by a mere 29 votes. The Special Election Question was Tuesday the 21st, and voters were able…
American Red Cross sets up to help tornado victims in Lawrence
Volunteers were on hand to help as the American Red Cross was setting up a shelter for people displaced by Tuesday’s tornado. The group set up in building 21 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St., in Lawrence. (Read…
New dog park with agility area to open soon in Wichita
In a few weeks, dogs of Wichita will have another public park to play in. A newly constructed dog park in the eastern portion of W.B. Harrison Park, 1300 S. Webb, is expected to open to mid-June, according to Troy…
Mandatory evacuations underway in Coffeyville Monday
The City of Coffeyville initiated mandatory evacuations Monday morning as the Verdigris River continued to rise. According to a Facebook post from Coffeyville Police, the river level at the time was 23.1 feet and had been rising steadily overnight. According…
Kansas town’s treasurer kept taxpayer cash for herself, went to casino, prosecutor says
The former treasurer of a Kansas town has been charged with defrauding the city, allegedly keeping taxpayer money for herself and spending some of the money at a casino. Deborah Sell was charged Thursday in federal court with wire fraud…
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