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Shawnee County Commission decision brewing on alcohol at softball fields
Allowing alcoholic beverages at Shawnee County’s four adult softball complexes would help it increase revenues and attract national tournaments, supporters say. But questions remain as to whether the county is prepared to deal with problems that might bring. Teresa Miller,…
City of Parsons to consider golf subsidy
City commissioners likely will grant an $8,000 subsidy to the local golf course on Tuesday. The commissioners plan to receive a financial report from Parsons Katy Golf Course Association and probably will approve the payment to the course. The city…
Wind farm moratorium fails again in Neosho County
Once again, a motion against the proposed Neosho Ridge wind electrical generation project failed to draw a second at Thursday evening’s Neosho County Commission meeting, when matters came to clash over a 1,000-foot setback. Development manager for Apex Clean Energy,…
Some Lawrence officials frustrated by delayed energy debate
Several Lawrence officials and residents have expressed frustration that the City Commission didn't discuss an offer to power the city exclusively with wind energy before the option was no longer available. City staffers said Westar Energy's offer was under review…
Lenexa, Mission recommit to MARC program coordinating regional traffic signals
To improve traffic flow and reduce carbon emissions from vehicles, the Mid-America Regional Council is continuing its Operation Green Light program with multiple cities in northeast Johnson County and the Kansas City metro area. Mission and Lenexa in their council…
Winfield greivance policy may return
Winfield City Commissioners will consider additions to the city’s employee handbook, including a new grievance policy to replace one removed last year. The new policy states employees have the right to present a grievance concerning interpretation or application of city…
Could modern peanut butter have been invented in Ark City?
The late Edith Joyce Davis recalled as a child of 10 riding on a horse-drawn wagon as Arkansas City’s original “peanut butter man” made his rounds in the late 1890s. Long before peanut butter became one of the world’s favorite…
Bel Aire starts safety initiative for bikers, walkers
Bel Aire, like other nearby cities, is looking to improve its walking and biking paths. While city officials work on creating an updated Biking and Pedestrian master plan, the Bel Aire Police Department is stepping up to ensure the public…
Mr. Park City, Jack Whitson, says farewell
In a world where government officials often don’t return calls, don’t answer questions or speak in legalese when they finally do, Jack Whitson is an exception. The Park City administrator returns calls promptly — even providing his cellphone — answers…
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