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City of Hutchinson trying to attract more conventions
The question of attracting more conventions and other events to Hutchinson has become a concern to the city and also the local chamber. Debra Teufel, president and CEO of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, says a task force has…
The city’s making it snow again — this time with better sledding and a light show
Few could have predicted just how popular last month’s Wichita Snow Day would be. The free event, which promised a full morning of sledding on artificially produced snow in early January, was swarmed with would-be sledders — so much so…
Improving community through Place Science focus of Tuesday forum in Hutch
Hutchinson residents are reminded of a public discussion Tuesday evening on how the community can invest in public places in a way that can lead economic growth. Katherine Loflin will present “Place Science: Loving Where You Live and Why It…
Downtown Lawrence residents identify dozens of issues facing downtown as part of master plan workshop
The list of challenges facing downtown compiled by a group of Lawrence residents was long and varied, but from it emerged some consensus. A firm hired by the city is hosting a series of community workshops this week to gather…
Kechi considers water runoff fee
The City of Kechi is "behind the times" with its stormwater system, and a new fee may be in the cards for residents and businesses. The city council on Jan. 24 heard from assistant public works director Thomas Bevan about…
Lawrence City Commission to consider pay increases for city employees
City of Lawrence leaders will soon consider a new pay plan that would provide more than $400,000 in pay raises for city employees beginning next year. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will receive a study…
As mayor, Lawrence 7th-grader would improve city’s bikeability
If Jack Tell were mayor, Lawrence residents might have to deal with a lot of construction and noise for a little while — but the payoff would be improved bike infrastructure citywide. The Billy Mills Middle School seventh-grader recently finished…
Topeka police receive cultural sensitivity training
Recognize any personal biases you might have and make sure they don’t affect the way you do your job. That was among tips Cain Davis shared with Topeka Police Department employees Friday during a cultural diversity training session held at…
City of Independence employee creates coloring book to prevent inappropriate calls to 911
Alexis Sanders is in our employee spotlight this week. Alexis came to us last July from Montgomery County Sheriff’s Dispatch where she worked for about two and half years. Alexis is a Dispatcher Clerk I. Alexis received repeat 911 calls…
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