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Former Park City city hall to be senior housing
The Park City council unanimously approved the rezoning of property at 6110 N. Hydraulic from business district to multi-family residential March 12, making way for a senior-focused living facility. The building is the former location of City Hall. The building…
Baby Cakes owner pitches baseball dream, says this is Wichita’s ‘moment in time’
With a New England accent and penchant for colorful detail delivered without taking a breath — at least when he’s in sales-pitch mode — Baby Cakes owner Lou Schwechheimer is in Wichita to sell a dream. Whether Wichita’s buying is…
Lawrence City Commission to consider lowering fines for marijuana possession
Lawrence city leaders will soon consider whether to move forward with changes that would decrease the city’s penalties for possessing marijuana, which currently amount to hundreds of dollars. Last month, Lawrence city commissioners expressed support for lowering the fine for…
Lawrence City Commission will discuss budgeting $250K for study to improve city’s stoplight timing
Those frustrated that their commute across Lawrence includes significant time spent behind a stoplight could soon see some relief. At its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will discuss amending the 2019 budget to include $250,000 for a city-wide traffic…
Emporia’s dedicated animal welfare fund paid for dog park
A visitor to the Buck Fund Dog Park recently asked me to provide additional information about the Buck Fund. They knew the Buck Fund was associated with the dog park but wanted to know more about how community members can…
With flooding possible, experts issue reminders to keep your family healthy, safe
While families keep an eye on the Missouri River levels, health experts are offering reminders about possible flood water concerns. The Johnson County Health Department is stocked up on tetanus shots. They said if you get a cut or have…
Owner of Triple-A baseball team: ‘We’re staying in Wichita’
The majority owner of the Triple-A baseball team headed to Wichita says his team is committed to coming in 2020. "We are here for the long haul. And you heard it here first on Channel 12," said Lou Schwechheimer. He…
Shawnee County Commission votes 2-1 to fund traffic circles landscaping
After a lengthy discussion, Shawnee County commissioners on Monday morning voted 2-1 to approve $43,000 for a landscaping project that will enhance traffic circle “islands” in the historic Potwin neighborhood of west-central Topeka. Commissioners Kevin Cook and Bill Riphahn voted…
Department of Commerce announces speaker lineup for Rural Opportunities Conference
Registration is still open for this year’s Kansas Rural Opportunities Conference in Dodge City. The Kansas Department of Commerce hosts this conference annually to provide useful information about rural Kansas living, as well as to engage in a dialogue with…
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