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Mayor in talks with at least three groups to move to former downtown Wichita library
Plans for Wichita’s longtime downtown library are far from finalized, but Mayor Jeff Longwell has been in talks with several organizations about possibly relocating there. “We’re excited about the possibility,” said KPTS, Channel 8, president and CEO Victor Hogstrom. “It’s…
Andover Police Department introduces new K9
The Andover Police Department Thursday introduced the newest member of its department, a German shepherd named Roko. During Thursday's ceremony, Andover police officially welcomed its newest K9 and Roko's handler, Deshaun Smith. The department says the pair will help with…
Amtrak announces matching funds for Southwest Chief
Amtrak has informed federal, state and local officials along the daily Southwest Chief route that, with the enactment of the recent full-year funding bill by Congress, it will provide matching funds to enable a federal grant for safety and reliability…
Shawnee County restarts process to choose company to clean, repair courthouse
Shawnee County commissioners directed a county committee Thursday to restart its process of choosing a company to carry out exterior cleaning and repairs at the county courthouse, 200 S.E. 7th. The county’s professional services selection committee had recommended the county…
Zoning approved for assisted living center in Derby
An assisted living center developer wants to build in Derby. NAK Development Wichita LLC, which has a facility in Andover, wants to build a similar facility at the northeast corner of Woodlawn and Meadowlark, just west of the Family Video…
Locals in Marion county voice concerns over county wind farm
Almost 30 people attended Tuesday’s Marion County Commission meeting to voice concerns about the setbacks associated with wind turbines in the area and across Kansas. Clarifying an earlier report, no wind turbines are planned in the area south of U.S.…
Abilene pauses study on city building
The Abilene City Commission wasn’t ready to decide the fate of the Abilene City Hall and Auditorium at its regular meeting Monday. City Engineer Mark Bachamp with Olsson Associates started a study of a renovation of the municipal court and…
Lawrence receives $480,000 grant to help complete 2 sections of citywide trail system
The city has received a grant to help complete two sections in the trail system that will someday encircle Lawrence. Once complete, the Lawrence Loop will provide a continuous 22-mile concrete path around Lawrence, with connector trails linking it to…
City of Marysville considers selling land to Kramer Oil
Marysville City Council spoke favorably Monday of an economic development opportunity posed by selling city-owned land for a local business expansion. Kramer Oil is looking to expand its operations by purchasing 3.6 acres from the city. The property is directly…
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