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Upgraded water metering system approved in Derby
A $2.3 million contract to install and support what is called the Advanced Metering Infrastructure system was approved by the City Council at its Feb. 26 meeting. The price includes materials, software, communication infrastructure, training and hosting fees for the…
City wants community’s input on future of L.W. Clapp Golf Course
The city of Wichita is inviting the public to discuss the future of L.W. Clapp Golf Course at a series of community engagement meetings. The first Clapp Transformation Committee meeting is Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Water…
What is a Sedgwick County commissioner worth?
On Jan. 13, Pete Meitzner abandoned his City Council office and crossed the street to take office as a Sedgwick County Commissioner. It is a short walk across Central Avenue, but a very big step financially for Meitzner. His salary…
Park City unveils new flag
Park City debuted its new flag to city residents at a ceremony on Feb. 16. According to the Ark Valley News, the city council voted 7-1 to match $11,775 in Convention and Tourism funds for a new city flag. A…
City pursues new street light policy
Parsons city commissioners will consider a new policy that would allow residents to pay half of the cost for a street light when a request is made for the placement of a light. The commissioners on Monday directed city staff…
Montgomery County sheriff served court summons after KBI investigation
Montgomery County Sheriff Robert Dierks last week was served a summons to appear in court following an investigation by KBI agents concerning a DUI arrest last year. The KBI says Dierks will appear in court Wednesday on one count of…
Records from police shooting of Overland Park teen sought in lawsuit against city, DA
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of an Overland Park resident who said he was denied access to several public records in connection to a police shooting that killed a teenager in 2018. The lawsuit, filed in Johnson County…
Wichitans may be zipping around on rented electric scooters by summer
Starting this summer, Wichitans may be able to zip around downtown and WSU on rented electric scooters. City officials hope to use the time before then to craft regulations to prevent issues experienced in other cities. City transit staff are…
Long-time Fort Scott city attorney resigns
Longtime Fort Scott City Attorney Bob Farmer announced his plans to resign from the position at Tuesday’s meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission. During the comments portion of the meeting, Farmer said he is “tendering my resignation” effective March…
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