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Topeka police ask public to help name newest police dog
The Topeka Police Department is asking the public to help name its newest police service dog. Whoever submits the name that is chosen will get to meet the dog and its handler, if he or she wishes, said police public…
Shawnee County to consider privatizing solid waste department
The Shawnee County Commission will consider taking a step Monday toward potentially privatizing the county’s solid waste department. County commissioners plan to consider a proposal sponsored by Archer through which they would appoint Curt Niehaus, director of the county’s public…
Lyon County approves removal of weight limits on 18 county bridges
The commission also approved a request by County Engineer Chip Woods to remove the weight limits of 18 county bridges and alter the weight limits on an additional 10 to comply with federal law. Woods said there was nothing structurally…
City of Leavenworth offers rebate program to seniors
Low-income senior citizens are invited to take part in a program that will reduce their monthly bills. The city of Leavenworth once again is offering a rebate program for qualifying individuals that pays their sewer and trash bills each month.…
City of Topeka to hold public meetings regarding proposed changes in sign code
The city of Topeka’s planning department is considering making various changes to the city’s rules regarding signs. The changes being considered would involve a comprehensive update to the city’s sign code, commercial building design standards and landscape and screening requirements,…
Gardner city council approved Price Chopper plan
A new shopping plaza is coming to town after Gardner City Council passed a raft of ordinances and resolutions to help fund the construction of the Main Street Market Place project during a meeting Jan. 18. The proposed project, Main…
‘This is our song’: Youth debut Lindsborg’s city song
Wednesday night, 118 youth debuted the official song of Lindsborg, “Kara Lindsborg Mitt Hem.” The music and lyrics were written by residents Mike and Rose Marie Wallen. The title, pronounced “Share-ah Lindsborg meet hem,” translates to: dearest Lindsborg, my home.…
City of Hays hears support request for StonePost Lofts at former Washington school
Overland Property Group, Leawood, plans to redevelop the former Washington Elementary School, 305 Main, and construct income-qualified housing. As part of the process to apply for federal tax credits through the Kansas Housing Resources Corp., the must request a Resolution…
New Kansas alcohol laws to take effect in April
Starting April 1, new Kansas alcohol laws will go into effect, meaning stronger beer will be available in grocery and convenience stores. Mike Thornbrugh, with QuikTrip, has already been through alcohol law changes in other states. "Oklahoma went October 1st,…
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