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Edgerton, FD#1 partner for plan
Edgerton will soon partner with Johnson County Fire District No.1 to develop a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan to be used in case of a major disaster. Trig Morley, FD No.1 battalion chief, said the formalization of an emergency preparedness plan…
Lyon County signs off on application for tech-focused grant
The Lyon County Commission spoke with Regional Development Association Chair Rob Gilligan about a possible i6 federal grant application Thursday at the courthouse. If RDA receives the grant of about $75,000 per year for three years, it could be used…
Wellington will only accept cardboard, office paper and certain plastics beginning April 1
Due to market changes and increased processing costs for most recyclable materials, beginning April 1, 2019, the City of Wellington will only accept cardboard, office paper and plastics No. 1 and No. 2 as part of its recycling program. Please…
Lenexa conducts final workshop on Complete Streets program
Lenexa is wrapping up the research for its Complete Streets program. In an effort to create a cohesive plan for all types of transportation in the city, Lenexa has been working for the past several months on a program that…
Emporia approves Glendo tax abatement and land bank ordinance
The Emporia City Commission approved an incentive compliance agreement for Glendo Inc. during its Wednesday night action session. This will exempt the business, which produces engraving tools that are sold all around the world, from property taxes for 10 years…
Prairie Village, Mission sign on to KCP&L program that could provide clean wind energy for city needs
A group of northeast Johnson County area cities are hoping to play a driving role in the development of a new wind farm proposed by KCP&L — but the initiative will need much broader support to become a reality. Prairie…
Salina works to encourage downtown entertainment
City staff want Salina’s downtown to be a welcoming and vibrant place for artist, entertainers, and the public. Staff are in the process of consulting with businesses, venues, organizations, and other stakeholders to revise the city’s code and simplify the…
Kansas communities order evacuations overnight due to flooding
The KDOT is currently assisting with response to flooding in Doniphan by moving 100 tons of sand from storage domes in Horton to Elwood. Just after 8p.m. Thursday, Doniphan County Emergency Management sounded alarms to begin evacuations, according to their…
Roeland Park council approves multi-year plan for R Park improvements
A $1.7 million phased plan to improve Roeland Park’s R Park, located at 5535 Juniper Dr, was approved unanimously this week by councilmembers. The three-part proposal will add permanent restrooms, art sculptures, additional greenspace, and shade structures to the park—including…
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