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Lawrence to host workshops to gather input on Downtown Master Plan
Residents who want to weigh in on the master plan that will shape downtown Lawrence for the next 15 to 20 years will soon have an opportunity to do so. As part of the development of the master plan, the…
Barton County Commissioners approve construction of equipment storage shed
Barton County Commissioners Monday approved the construction of a 40′ x 50′ pole barn at the Ellinwood sand pit. The board approved the low bid of $18,728 from Lyle Bryant Construction from Ellinwood, one of four bids that were received…
Shawnee opens fourth fire station, signifying growth west of I-435
Shawnee city staff and residents last week celebrated the grand opening of the city’s fourth fire station — a testament to the city’s growth west of I-435. “This new station — starting this morning at 7 o’clock — will provide…
Great Bend weighing options with contractor work as complex hydrant repairs continue
Repairs are ongoing with two hydrants on 24th Street in Great Bend. The hydrants at 24th Street & Washington and 24th Street & Adams are receiving major repairs after the City of Great Bend discovered valves that do not allow…
Project Wichita talks about master plan
Project Wichita is a community engagement process to discover the community's vision for Wichita and the region in the next 10 years. (Read more: Top Stories | KSNW)
Shawnee County could gain $100K-plus in taxes after approval of contract for aerial imagery showing property changes
Shawnee County could reap more than $100,000 in additional property taxes as a result of a contract with a company that will provide aerial analysis of changes made to parcels of land in the county. Commissioners Bob Archer, Bill Riphahn…
New video series teaches motorists, cyclists how to share the road
A new series of educational videos aims to help both motorists and cyclists learn how to share the road. City of Lawrence staff and 28 volunteers created a series of eight new safety videos called “Lawrence in Gear,” according to…
$11 Million in Community Development Block Grants Awarded for Community Improvement Projects
The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced that 23 communities will receive federal grants for a variety of community improvement projects, including sewer and water projects, housing rehabilitation and community facilities improvements. These communities will share a total of $11,019,485…
Lawrence wants public input on trap-neuter-return for feral cats ahead of City Commission discussion
Whether Lawrence should allow feral cat colonies — and the effects that could have for neighbors, wildlife and the cats themselves — will soon be discussed at City Hall, but the city is looking for input from the public before…
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