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Six years after killing idea, Prairie Village council looking again at prospect of partnership for new community center
In 2013, after years of preliminary investigation, Prairie Village officials scuttled the idea of moving ahead with a project that would bring a new community center and natatorium to the grounds near city hall, citing high costs and lack of…
Lenexa, KDOT partner on interchange project for I-435 and 87th Street Parkway
Lenexa and the Kansas Department of Transportation are working together on enhancing the interchange at I-435 and 87th Street Parkway. Improvements in the $6.68 million project, which spans from Renner Boulevard to Maurer Road, include additional turn and through lanes,…
Hutchinson approves contract for convention study
The Hutchinson City Council approved a contract with Hospitality Real Estate Counselors Tuesday. The Memphis, Tennessee, firm will produce a study of the market and its needs for a new hotel and convention center. The contract will cost the city…
Louisburg Fire Department to get 2018 pumper truck
Interim Fire Chief Brad Seely and two other representatives of the Louisburg Fire Department were recently in Appleton, Wis., to examine a pumper fire truck before the city finalized its purchase. At their Jan. 22 meeting, City Council members approved…
Kansas House bill compels disclosure, auditing of state economic incentives
A Kansas House committee approved legislation requiring the state agency responsible for awarding economic development incentives to businesses to document tax breaks on a website available to the public. The Kansas Department of Commerce’s tax incentive programs also would automatically,…
Crawford County commission rescinds trail resolution
Just weeks after approving a resolution in support of a plan to turn an abandoned railway into a trail, the Crawford County Commission voted Tuesday to rescind that decision. “I think we got ahead of ourselves,” said Commissioner Tom Moody,…
Crawford County residents warned to watch for noxious weeds
Removing garden variety weeds from lawns and fields may be a hassle for area residents, but some may not be aware that they’re legally required to keep certain unwelcome plant varieties — those officially designated “noxious weeds” in the State…
City of Topeka to hire civilian to investigate police misconduct
The city of Topeka will hire an independent police auditor who will help investigate reports of police misconduct. City manager Brent Trout announced Tuesday he had authorized creating the new position in his office. He said the person will be…
Finney County trying to prioritize road, bridge projects
The Finney County Commission spoke Tuesday about which upcoming public works infrastructure projects should take priority over others. County Engineer John Ellermann reviewed a tentative schedule for upcoming roads and bridges projects, including pavement overlays and bridge replacements throughout the…
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