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Manhattan commissioners agree with Aggieville TIF district boundaries, timeline
Manhattan Commissioners were unanimously supportive of a proposed tax increment finance — or TIF — district in Aggieville after a discussion during their Tuesday work session. Establishing a TIF district would allow the city to capture growth in property valuation…
Survey seeks input on design of Lawrence’s first bike boulevards
The city of Lawrence is looking for residents’ input on the design of the city’s first bike boulevards, which will modify two city streets to make them user-friendly for cyclists and pedestrians. The city has released a survey that asks…
Shawnee gets first public feedback on concepts for proposed community center
As Shawnee staff and city leaders move forward with plans to put a vote on a property tax increase to fund a potential community center before city residents later this year, designers this week are getting public input on concepts…
Derby City Council makes its views known to state lawmakers
The 2019 Kansas Legislative session got underway this week and, with its start, the Derby City Council has voiced opinions as to what its members see as most important for the city. They approved the suggested legislative positions presented by…
Wichita ‘claws back’ $100,000 in tax breaks from company that created too few jobs
Wichita is “clawing back” about a fifth of the tax breaks it gave a company that failed to create the jobs it promised. Fiber Dynamics, a company founded by Darrin Teeter to commercialize technology developed at Wichita State’s National Institute…
Alexa earning her keep at Douglas County Register of Deeds office
Alexa has extended her reach far beyond reordering laundry detergent and turning off that living room light someone always seems to forget. Now she’s doing a public service. Kent Brown, Douglas County’s deputy register of deeds, has set up an…
Sabetha City Commission discusses animal control with residents
Jonathon and Alexandra Kilhoffer were present at Sabetha's City Council meeting Monday to express concerns regarding animal control within the city. J. Kilhoffer said he proposes that the city have more resources available for controlling loose animals. J. Kilhoffer suggested…
Sports arenas proposed at Great Mall site and OP’s Bluhawk. Olathe seems to have edge
A plan to revitalize the demolished Great Mall site with a hockey arena, golf entertainment complex and apartments advanced Monday, appearing to give Olathe the edge over a rival concept proposed for Overland Park. By a 5-0 vote, the Olathe…
Andover Fire Rescue hosting Active Shooter Response program
Nationwide and around the globe, communities are facing an increasing number of tragedies involving active shooter and/or hostile events. Andover Fire-Rescue is presenting An Introduction to PA3000: Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program, a standard that addresses…
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