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County employee resignation costs
Sedgwick County Manager Michael Scholes agreed recently to resign. It will cost the county a lump sum of $205,427. The agreement also states the now former county manager will not sue the county. "That was an important piece in the…
Topeka Police auctioning tactical vehicle purchased for more than $425,000
The Topeka Police Department is getting rid of the tactical vehicle it quietly bought two years ago for more than $425,000, saying it experiences frequent mechanical failures that are costly to fix. “The sale will save the city thousands of…
Winfield chief search on hold
The search for a new Winfield police chief is on hold until a new city manager is hired, interim city manager Brenda Peters said Wednesday. Because the police chief is hired by the city manager, a search cannot commence until…
Osawatomie approves mandatory trash service
Osawatomie will soon join the list of area communities that require their residents to use city trash services. Osawatomie City Council members unanimously approved an ordinance establishing mandatory trash service using the city’s contracted service provider at their meeting Nov.…
Commission approves vision for Aggieville infrastructure
The Manhattan City Commission unanimously approved phase 2 of the Aggieville Infrastructure Report at their meeting Tuesday. The plan lays out possible features for the business district’s future, incorporating community input that came in the form of surveys as well…
Council hears plans for Olathe Fire Department’s new $4 million training center
The Olathe Fire Department is moving forward with plans to build a $4 million training center that will not only serve the department’s own firefighters but also attract fire departments and rescue agencies throughout the region. Fire Chief Jeff DeGraffenreid…
Wellington Council comes to an agreement with developers on Dollar Tree 17th Street project; developer apologizes to council
The 17th Street project, north of the Dollar Tree store in east Wellington has been pretty well resolved, according to city officials at its meeting Tuesday. Wellington Public Works Director Jeremy Jones told the council he has been in touch…
Osawatomie’s electric shop to serve multiple functions
The city of Osawatomie’s new electric shop and storage building is taking shape on Ninth Street. “We hope to have it buttoned up soon,” Osawatomie City Manager Don Cawby said. The building will serve multiple functions. “It is the new…
Brown county commission suspends permit for local EMT
The Brown County Commission voted Monday morning to suspend the emergency vehicle permit for a local EMT. The matter came before the commission at the Nov. 19 meeting as EMT Jeremy Stover spoke and asked the county to reconsider keeping…
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