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CJOnline Facebook Live event to focus on Shawnee County land use plan
After more than two years of discussion, Shawnee County commissioners last October approved a comprehensive land use plan to guide decision-making about the physical development of the county’s unincorporated areas and serve as a blueprint for future growth and the…
Study: Kansas strictest in limiting control of food policy
Kansas goes farther than any other state in limiting state and local agencies from influencing policy about food nutrition labels and portion sizes, according to a recent study. A study published this month by New York University researcher Jennifer Pomeranz…
New downtown recycling trailer in Great Bend already deemed a success
The community’s reaction to the new downtown recycling drop-off site has already exceeded expectations. Organizers had anticipated unloading the trailer twice a month. But it is filling up quickly and the timetable has been moved up to accommodate the amount…
New Sheridan Co. K9 officer ready to begin training for duty
Sheridan County’s newest member of the sheriff’s department will be arriving soon. Dak, the county’s first K9 officer, will begin training next week in Omaha, Neb., with his partner Deputy Adam Babcock. The department is also accepting donations to help…
Report: Kansas electricity costs higher than other states
A report says Kansas customers are paying more for electricity than in neighboring states because of investments in coal and wind power. The Kansas Corporation Commission recently presented its analysis of electricity rates to lawmakers. The commission found that utilities…
New management to take over the hospital in Hillsboro immediately
Hillsboro Community Hospital is temporarily under new management. This morning, the Marion County District Court approved the Bank of Hays and the City of Hillsboro’s joint request to remove HCH out from EmpowerHMS and appointed a new company to take…
Basehor hires new city administrator
The Basehor City Council and mayor have hired a new city administrator. Leslee Rivarola’s appointment to the position was approved Wednesday during a Basehor City Council meeting. She is scheduled to begin her duties as the new city administrator Feb.…
Website created for Salina downtown project
The website for downtown Salina’s revitalization project is now available at salina2020.com. The website hosts the most up to date information about projects, developments and events related to the renovation. Salina 2020, the master developer of downtown Salina’s revitalization project,…
Rural Revitalization gets to work
Only one committee in the Kansas House of Representatives has a leadership team comprised of three lawmakers living west of U.S. 81. It’s the new Rural Revitalization Committee. The problems of rural Kansas are varied and challenging, “but perhaps we…
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