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Disagreement emerges in Topeka council debate over employee residency
Disagreement emerged Tuesday evening as members of Topeka’s governing body debated a proposal that would do away with the city’s residency requirement for employees. Councilwoman Sandra Clear suggested she was willing to join council members Karen Hiller, Jeff Coen and…
Survey is in: Here’s what Olathe residents think of city services
Olathe residents remain among the most satisfied in the metro Kansas City area when it comes to their local government and city services, but a new survey shows several areas where that support slipped last year. Transportation issues in particular…
Wichita Transit looks into self-driving shuttles program
You could soon see autonomous vehicles in Wichita. The city's transit department is talking with the company Navya about trading two Q-Line trolleys for two self-operating shuttles. Wichita Transit Director Mike Trann says the vehicles would seat 15 people each.…
Acting Secretary of Commerce Testified on Rural Revitalization before House Committee
David Toland, Acting Secretary for the Kansas Department of Commerce, delivered testimony to the House Rural Revitalization Committee earlier today, focusing on challenges and how the agency can better serve communities in rural parts of Kansas. Topics included several challenges…
Senate panel considers bill requiring counties to contact voters about signature errors
A Senate committee reflecting on the increase in advance ballot popularity considered amending an elections law Wednesday to allow voters time to correct signature errors on advance ballots before the final canvass. Sedgwick County election commissioner Tabitha Lehman said she…
Commission approves contract with new County Manager Tom Stolz
Sedgwick County officially has a new County Manager. Tom Stolz was named Sedgwick County Manager after the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to accept his employment contract. “Through every interaction with community members, partners and staff, the support…
South Hutch City Council still considering candidates for new police chief
The South Hutchinson City Council is still working to find a new police chief. The interview process with potential candidates is complete. South Hutchinson Mayor Luke Herren says 12 candidates applied. That list was narrowed down to five. All five…
R9 Ranch Final Master Order promised by March 1; cities talk to governor
The cities of Hays and Russell have been told a Final Master Order for the R9 Ranch water project will be completed by Friday, March 1. If not, the cities will “turn up the heat,” and 40th District State Sen,…
In State of the City, Lenexa mayor highlights Old Town and City Center as key areas of long-term visioning
Lenexa’s future lies not just in the continued development of City Center, but also in renewed vitality of Old Town, Mayor Michael Boehm told the audience at his 2019 State of the City address. The mayor’s address, which was hosted…
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