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Lenexa addresses aging aquatics facilities, considers closing Ad Astra Pool
The Lenexa council is considering future options for the city’s aging aquatics facilities. One of those options involves demolishing Ad Astra Pool on Maurer Road, just east of I-435. Nothing was officially decided last night at the Lenexa committee of…
Manhattan commissioners discuss future of economic development, annual report
Members of the Manhattan business community talked about the future of economic development in the city at Tuesday’s Manhattan City Commission work session. The discussion followed a presentation on the annual economic development report. The city performs an accountability review…
Great Bend Police and Fire closer to utilizing drone technology
Classes have been taken, certification testing has taken place, and now the Great Bend Police and Fire Departments are getting close to having a drone available for use by the respective departments. Great Bend Police Chief David Bailey and Lieutenant…
Cities, counties want to regain control over political signs in Kansas
Cities and counties in Kansas are asking the Legislature to repeal a 2015 law banning local regulations on political signs in public rights of way. They say the law has led to confusion, safety problems and a proliferation of signage…
Ellis County receiving new fire truck just in time for wildfire season
No matter the emergency, fire crews want to be best prepared with the latest tools and resources. “It’s pretty quick-paced,” Ellis County Fire Department Captain #6 Chris Cline said. “As soon as you hear your pager, drop what we’re doing,…
City governing body rejects property tax hike for Topeka Metro bus service
A divided Topeka governing body rejected two attempts late Tuesday to raise the property tax that finances the city’s bus service, first by 1 mill, then by 1/2 mill. “This saddens my heart,” said Councilwoman Sylvia Ortiz, who was on…
Amid questions, city of Topeka sets public hearing on southwest TIF District
The shopping center formerly known as “Villa West” and owned by developer Kent Lindemuth stands in a “pretty prosperous part of town,” Topeka City Councilwoman Karen Hiller said at Tuesday’s council meeting. She questioned whether it would be appropriate for…
Manhattan not expecting to see return on Tallgrass eco-devo investments
Manhattan Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers expects the city won’t see any more return on $317,000 of investments it made in the Tallgrass Brewing Company. He presented the annual economic development report at the city commission work session Tuesday. Tallgrass…
Lawrence city leaders express support for lowering fine for marijuana possession to $1
One dollar. That’s how much Lawrence city leaders indicated they think those charged with possessing small amounts of marijuana should be fined. As part of its work session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission reviewed a draft ordinance that proposed reducing…
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