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Cowley County files injunction to abnegate phony filings
Cowley County Counselor Mark Krusor has filed an injunction against a man who has brought numerous unfounded claims against the county and other local entities in an attempt to stop his actions. The man, Mark Drake, has filed claims against…
City of Manhattan Flag Contest Finalists to be Presented in May
A total of 122 designs were submitted for the Manhattan City Flag Contest by the March 29 deadline. The City of Manhattan’s Arts and Humanities Advisory Board is currently reviewing the artwork and will select three to five finalists based…
Roeland Park to be honored with gold-level Cities for All Ages designation
Roeland Park’s plans to improve R Park with features for residents of all ages and abilities has earned it the highest level of recognition through the First Suburbs Coalition’s Communities for All Ages program. Both Roeland Park, which earned the…
Mega-utility poles a lightning rod of controversy in Wichita neighborhood
Pained words of Pastor William Vann inside Iasis Christian Center competed against industrial clamor of electric transmission line crews operating heavy trucks in the front yard. Timing of the mid-April intrusion was ironic, because Vann was in a meeting with…
Lawrence City Commission to announce next city manager today
Lawrence Mayor Lisa Larsen will announce the next city manager during a special City Commission meeting Monday. After a national search, the city has narrowed the candidates to two finalists: Susan Sherman, who is currently the assistant city manager for…
Newton to consider allowing Sunday alcohol sales
Newton might be soon join every other nearby town in allowing Sunday alcohol sales. At its upcoming Tuesday meeting, the City of Newton Commission will review and discuss changing the ordinance that prohibits Sunday sales. The review follows a recent…
Sedgwick County picks new fire chief; points toward merger with Wichita Fire Department
In a move that could help clear the way for eventual consolidation of the Wichita and Sedgwick County fire departments, veteran fireman Doug Williams has been selected as the new chief of County Fire District No. 1, county officials said…
Lawrence investigating reason for clog at recently completed $74 million sewer plant
The city’s recently completed $74 million sewage treatment plant has clogged, requiring the city to haul sludge to another plant in order to temporarily clear the plant’s basins and make repairs. Though the plant is fully operational again, city staff…
Shawnee County defers action on purchase of pool cabanas
Shawnee County Commission chairman Bob Archer questioned the notion Thursday of spending nearly $59,000 to acquire and install 11 pool cabanas at the county’s Midwest Health Aquatic Center. He suggested the facility at 2201 S.W. Urish Road lacks the room…
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