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Disc golf ready to go in Marysville
Spring is starting to warm the air and green up the parks in northeast Kansas, and Kyle Goracke is ready for some disc golf. The Marysville resident recently installed 10 disc golf baskets in Marysville City Park as part of…
Overland Park council thinks redevelopment of convention center parking lot could revive College Boulevard ‘dead zone’
With spring and an approved concept plan, Overland Park officials said Monday they’re eager to take the first steps toward an improved College Boulevard corridor they hope will bring life back to what is becoming an entertainment dead zone. Council…
City of Topeka defers action on City Hall renovations, capital improvement budget
Topeka’s governing body postponed action Tuesday evening for one week on proposals to increase the amount budgeted to renovate City Hall and to approve capital improvement plans proposed by city manager Brent Trout. Toward the end of a meeting that…
Wellington City Council unanimously approves biofuel plant’s request to rezone property at U.S. 160 and Seneca for $100 million facility
By a 6-0 vote tonight, the Wellington City Council passed an ordinance rezoning property located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of U.S. 160 Highway and Seneca Road that could pave the way for a new biofuel plant in…
Topeka OKs two communications tower permits, denies a third
The Topeka City Council and Mayor Michelle De La Isla on Tuesday evening OK’d two permits allowing tall communications towers to be put up in separate parts of the city but denied a proposed permit for a third. The city’s…
For small-town Johnson County, internet service isn’t a given
Something was very wrong in De Soto, and Kevin Honomichl knew it. Then came the incident that drove the point home. His son was collaborating with classmates on a team project, but the kids couldn’t meet just anywhere in De…
Leavenworth County, city hosting cleanup events
Now that spring has officially started, many people may be wanting to get a start on spring cleaning. The Leavenworth County Transfer Station has started a year-long cleanup event for county residents. And the city of Leavenworth is having its…
South Hutchinson City Council declines Sunday liquor sales
Most residents expected the South Hutchinson City Council to decline the proposal for Sunday alcohol sales. The council did just that. The rejection came on the same day grocery and convenience stores in Kansas were stocking their shelves with stronger…
Wichita approves $100,000 for Water Conservation Rebate Program
The Wichita City Council has approved funding continuation of a program that encourages households to purchase water-saving devices by offering rebates. According to a news release, $100,000 has been approved for the Water Conservation Rebate Program. Applications will be accepted…
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