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After being barred from covering Digital Learning Task Force, Shawnee Mission Post will file open meetings complaint against SMSD
On Monday, the Shawnee Mission School District explicitly barred the Shawnee Mission Post from attending a meeting of the Digital Learning Task Force that is reviewing the district’s multi-million dollar 1:1 technology initiative, which provides an iPad or Macbook to…
Shawnee voters soundly reject property tax increase for community center
Shawnee voters sent a clear message in the mail-in ballot election that wrapped up today: No property tax hike for a community center. Unofficial final results posted by the Johnson County Election Office early this afternoon showed the electorate roundly…
Lawrence to consider exceptions for sexual assault intervention training for businesses that serve alcohol
City leaders will consider creating exceptions to a proposed ordinance that would require managers at businesses that serve alcohol to undergo sexual violence intervention training. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission deferred adopting an ordinance requiring…
Lawrence proposes entry fees for recreation and community centers
Some Lawrence residents could soon have to pay as much as $48 per year to use the city’s recreation centers, which are currently free and provide access to cardio equipment, weights, basketball courts and other activities. As part of its…
Flooding expected on Wildcat Creek, Manhattan advises residents to prepare
The National Weather Service is predicting Wildcat Creek will experience moderate flooding, cresting Tuesday morning. As of 4 p.m. Monday, May 20, rainfall quantities between 1.5 to 4 inches are possible through Tuesday evening. A flash flood watch is in…
New round of flooding begins in Reno County, across region
The rains came... and came.... and came again. According to the National Weather Service, widespread heavy rains will continue here through Tuesday and then -- after a brief lull later in the day and into Wednesday -- will return, with…
Merriam city leaders name rooms in new community center after historical figures, places
Merriam city leaders are naming rooms in the new community center at Vavra Park after historical figures and places of the city’s history. The new community center will have seven rooms available for the public to rent. Anna Slocum, Merriam…
Kearny County Hospital pays for summer intern with CEO’s speaking fee
Benjamin Anderson, chief executive officer of Kearny County Hospital, Lakin, said he will not personally be accepting the speaking fee to be paid for his June 11 appearance in Hutchinson. “Several months ago, I offered to do this talk in…
More little libraries coming to North Salina
People will soon donate and borrow books at 10 new little libraries in North Salina. Barb Young, the president of North Salina Community Development, the organization creating the little libraries, said the program aims to allow children to access books…
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