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KDOT awards $8.5 million in Transportation Alternatives projects
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has selected 23 projects for inclusion in its Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2020. Eligible projects under this federal program include facilities for pedestrians and bicycles; scenic or historical highway programs;…
Administrator’s contract is for one year; judge found multi-year contracts improperly binds future boards
A new contract for the Leavenworth County administrator is for a term of one year. But it will automatically renew each year unless county commissioners give a sixth-month advance notice. ... In 2017, county commissioners filed a lawsuit to challenge…
Ice storm wreaks havoc on Miami County
After a sleet and ice storm laid a white carpet across the region Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 6-7, J.R. McMahon said this winter has been unlike any other in his 35 years working for Miami County. “In Miami County, this…
Park City to unveil new city flag
The City of Park City announced this week it will unveil a new city flag later this month. Leaders said the flag will be a symbol of community pride, celebrating all Park City has accomplished and what it will become.…
Valley Center blocks wind turbines
The trucks will stop — for now. The Valley Center City Council on Feb. 5 directed city staff to deny haulers permission to bring heavy wind turbine sections through the city for at least two weeks. Council members wanted to…
Florence closer to signing water lease agreement
Florence city council members moved another step closer to resolution on the Crystal Springs lease agreement Monday. Mayor Bob Gayle said the document is being reviewed for final details. ... The council did not discuss the reason to pursue eminent…
Mayor launches program to offer free WiFi to Wichitans
Wichita is trying to narrow the digital divide between rich and poor neighborhoods by offering free Wi-Fi hotspots for check-out in two low-income neighborhoods. More than 16 percent of Wichitans were below the Census Bureau’s poverty line in 2017, which…
City’s pilot project to put internet access in more homes
Wichita residents will be able to borrow internet hotspots for two weeks under a city pilot program partnering with T-Mobile. Hotspots are available at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, 2755 E. 19th Street, and Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center, 2820 S.…
Manhattan Public Works says infrastructure holding up well against Mother Nature
Despite frigid conditions this winter, the city of Manhattan has gotten by with minimal impacts to the city’s water system. Water main breaks can be more common in the winter months in extreme cold, given the age of the infrastructure.…
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