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Sabetha officials ask for portion of Brown County sales tax
Officials from Sabetha Community Hospital and the City of Sabetha were on hand at the Brown County Commission meeting Monday morning, March 25, to ask that the commissioners amend a resolution calling the question for a 10-year, 1/2 percent sales…
Barton County Planning Commission announce possible changes to zoning regulations
While getting the County Commissions approval for the three members to the Planning Commission Monday, Environmental Manager Judy Goreham also told them of some updates that are in the works for zoning regulations. A public hearing will be held concerning…
Finally, an update on Greenwich Place’s golf entertainment complex, but it’s not DRIV
As Greenwich Place continues to grow with new businesses such as Dave & Busters and Duluth Trading Co., there’s been almost zero word on what’s going on with the golf entertainment complex planned for the 100-acre development at K-96 and…
City council gets review of acceptable uses at Merriam Town Center as officials look to keep center occupied
As the city of Merriam explores options for keeping Merriam Town Center vibrant after the loss of Hen House and the prospect of other possible departures as long-term leases expire, Mayor Ken Sissom says he’s been hearing a common concern…
City of McPherson drafts Sunday liquor sales ordinances
As a result of the March 12 special election city of McPherson officials drafted and reviewed various ordinances to allow Sunday liquor sales within city limits. According to the commission “The combined effect of these ordinances changes the allowance for…
Voting light in Pretty Prairie sales tax election
Nine people voted during the first two hours of voting Tuesday morning in Pretty Prairie, where a proposed city sales tax is on the ballot. The polling place at the Pretty Prairie Senior Center will close at 7 p.m. “We…
Should Wichita projects include public art?
Wichita could get more colorful in the future -- that's the goal of art advocates around town. "We have a lovely legacy of public art in Wichita, and we'd like to formalize it," said Wichita Arts Museum director Patricia McDonnell.…
Andover City Council set to vote on pit bull ordinance for annexed area
When we first met Gary and Diana Mccan last month, they had just found out their neighborhood was set to be annexed into Andover. They also found out their dog, Bailey, was no longer welcome. "Once we started sharing our…
Throughout harsh winter, Lawrence city crews have patched more than 10,000 potholes
If Lawrence motorists feel like they’re hitting more potholes — or swerving to avoid more of them — they may be right. So far this year, city road crews have had to patch more than 10,000 potholes. City officials say…
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