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Rail depot preservation project wraps up in Lawrence
Following nearly nine years of planning and almost a year of construction, the historic Santa Fe Depot used by Amtrak and BNSF is set be completed this month. The City of Lawrence, which owns the facility, will cut the ribbon…
City Council Honors Outgoing Planning Commission Chair for 30 Years of Service
The City Council honored Carol Whitlock, resident and outgoing chair of the Merriam Planning Commission, for her service during the meeting on Monday night. After serving on the Planning Commission for more than 30 years, Whitlock is retiring her post.…
Gardner to host 2019 citizens academy
The City of Gardner will host its annual citizens academy, Gardner You! beginning Jan. 24. Gardner You! is a seven-week interactive civic and public information program that focuses on educating residents and business owners about the city’s governmental processes. Gardner…
Kansas Attorney General Opinion 2018-18: County counselor duties in civil matters
When a board of county commissioners appoints a county counselor, all duties in civil matters, otherwise required by law of the county attorney, pass to the county counselor, including the filing of child in need of care petitions. The duties…
Johnson Co. works to address neighborhood concerns ahead of Medical Examiner’s building groundbreaking
The county's set to break ground on a brand new $21 million medical examiner's building Thursday, but not before handling a last minute hurdle from concerned neighbors. County leaders and representatives from the city are meeting in Olathe Wednesday night,…
Joint Economic Development Organization approves funding for downtown Topeka plaza, NOTO parking
The Joint Economic Development Organization on Wednesday cleared the way for completion of a public plaza in downtown Topeka, granting more than a million dollars to the project and sparking debate on how countywide sales tax funds are distributed. In…
Shawnee County planning director Barry Beagle resigns
After 15 years as Shawnee County’s planning director, Barry Beagle is leaving to take a job elsewhere. Shawnee County Commissioners Kevin Cook, Shelly Buhler and Bob Archer voted 3-0 Thursday to accept Beagle’s resignation, which takes effect Dec. 28. Cook…
New county EMS director returns to roots
For the second time since Nov. 14, Marion County has named a new EMS director, this time one with local ties. Travis Parmley comes to the position from Great Bend, but he is originally a resident of Florence. “I’ve been…
Sedgwick County pushes for change to allow residents to vote at any site
Voting next year could get easier as Sedgwick County commissioners encourage the state legislature to change the rules when it comes to where you can vote. Currently, voting locations are decided by where registered voters live. Sedgwick County commissioners now…
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