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Neosho County hears how electricity is marketed by wind generation
Neosho County Commissioners Friday morning heard a presentation on how electricity is marketed as part of ongoing discussion of the Neosho Ridge wind generation project. They also continued to hear from opponents of the proposal by Apex Clean Energy to…
Retaining sales tax will fund Chanute Regional Development Authority, city properties
Chanute’s economic development over the past three years has been visible, with the growth of Orizon Aerostructures, Love’s Country Store and Travel Plaza and Tractor Supply. With that kind of return, supporters hope Chanute will increase its investment. City voters…
Ford County Administrator addresses recent national spotlight
The Ford County Board of County Commissioners, elected officials and appointed staff would like to thank the Ford County community for the amazing amount of support during what has become a highly stressful election season that includes a closely competitive…
Resident presents head of small animal carcass to Butler County Commission; seeks help from health inspector
Business as usual can mean unusual business for Butler County Commissioners. A Butler County resident requested an audience with the Commissioners near the end of Tuesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting and brought “Mr. Bones” with him. ’Mr. Bones” was…
Bourbon County works out details in ambulance service
As Bourbon County Commissioners work to organize a new ambulance service to operate after Mercy Hospital closes its doors Dec. 31, they have encountered issues. Commissioners addressed some of those issues Thursday afternoon, when they met for a special meeting…
Should Bourbon County approve “liquor by the drink”?
On Tuesday, voters will be asked to decide whether Bourbon County’s law regarding food sales in alcohol establishments should be required. The question for Bourbon County reads, “Shall the sale of alcohol liquor by the individual drink in Bourbon County,…
Not so fast: City of Topeka, former Heartland Park owners back in court after decision overturned
The city of Topeka lost a skirmish in a long-fought battle with the former owner of Heartland Park after the Kansas Court of Appeals on Friday overturned a district court decision. Jayhawk Racing and Heartland Park Raceway LLC sued the…
Lawrence ethics policy up for debate; restrictions on hiring relatives also to be discussed
Lawrence city commissioners will soon consider various updates to the city’s ethics policy, which has not been updated in nearly 30 years. At its meeting Tuesday, the commission will consider adopting a revised ethics policy for city employees, elected officials…
Lawrence to discuss concerns that downtown panhandlers have become more numerous and aggressive toward visitors
As city leaders prepare to discuss concerns that downtown panhandlers have become more numerous and aggressive toward visitors, both police and mental health resources will likely be part of the discussion. Some commissioners think that the Lawrence police department should…
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