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New Assistant City Administrator eager to get started in Spring Hill
A people person, team builder and proud Kansas Citian, Spring Hill’s newest leader has found a home in the Public Works and Community Development departments. Jose Leon was appointed by Mayor Steven Ellis at the Nov. 8 City Council meeting…
Parsons may buy new public safety radios
The Parsons police and fire departments may receive new hand-held radios at a cost of over $200,000. Parsons city commissioners plan to consider the request from Fire Chief Jay Hawks and Police Chief Robert Spinks during their Monday evening meeting.…
After a rough patch due to former director stealing funds, Lyon County Commissioners hear positive report on Senior Center
Emporia Senior Center Board President Karen Hartenbower gave Lyon County Commissioners a brief update on how things are running at the center Thursday morning. Hartenbower said the center had been treading water over the last year. Lannie Lyman, former director…
Judicial center to get beefed up security in Labette County
Later this month, the Labette County Judicial Center in Parsons will undergo a security upgrade in the court clerk’s office, Labette County commissioners heard Friday. Bullet-resistant glass will be added the week of Dec. 17 and the front counters and…
Hallmark inspired by Ark City fire truck
A former getaway car used in a bank robbery in the early 1930s is now a Hallmark Christmas ornament. The 1932 Buick Rag Top was set on fire by the robbers and later purchased by the City of Arkansas City…
Shawnee County residents can now text 911 during an emergency
Shawnee County residents can now text 911 if there is an emergency, although an official said voice calls remain the top choice. The new NextGen 911 system was installed earlier this week at the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications…
Manhattan levee awarded $18.4 million in federal funds for improvements
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has notified the City of Manhattan that $18.4 million is being awarded in fiscal year 2019 to fund improvements to Manhattan’s levee system. The total cost of the project will be approximately $26 million…
Crawford County Commission discusses horse operation
The Crawford County Commission hosted a work session on Tuesday to discuss a horse rescue operation located in a largely residential area on E 20th St. in Pittsburg. Tensions ran high as Rich Rhuems, a resident near the horse rescue…
City of Topeka, Shawnee County to work to use tax foreclosure to help revitalize neighborhoods
Shawnee County and Topeka's city government are partnering to use the county's tax foreclosure process to help revitalize neighborhoods in decline, County Commissioners Shelly Buhler and Bob Archer learned Thursday. Megan Barrett, office manager for county counselor Jim Crowl, spoke…
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