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Redeveloped Great Mall in Olathe could have hockey arena, apartments, entertainment
The former Great Mall of the Great Plains property could have a new lease on life with Salt Lake City-based Woodbury Corporation’s plans to buy the 100-acre site and redevelop it for sports and entertainment. Woodbury announced Tuesday that it…
Prairie Village council delays decision on proposal that would protect LGBTQ community
Members of the Prairie City Council need more time before voting on a proposed nondiscrimination ordinance. Monday evening, during a scheduled council meeting that lasted close to 3 hours, the council voted 9-3 to consider the ordinance and possible adoption…
Great Bend City Council grieves the passing of long-time deputy city clerk
The Great Bend City Council took time Monday night prior to the start of the meeting to remember Deputy City Clerk Judy Manning. Manning passed away October 12 from cancer. Born in Ellinwood, Manning served as the Deputy City Clerk…
Research, focus groups underway regarding potential ban for plastic bags, straws, other plastic products in Lawrence
A local committee considering a city ordinance to reduce the amount of disposable plastic products used in Lawrence is coordinating outside research and focus groups to inform its decision. The city’s Sustainability Advisory Board voted in July to make the…
Shawnee County picks new public works director who was construction manager for Kansas Expocentre project
Shawnee County commissioners on Monday hired a new director for the county’s public works and solid waste departments and picked a company to serve as construction manager for a high-dollar Kansas Expocentre renovation project. Commissioners Kevin Cook, Shelly Buhler and…
Reno County deputy recognized for saving teen from floodwaters
A Reno County Sheriff's deputy is recognized for taking "heroic actions" to save a Buhler High School student from floodwaters. Monday, the Reno County Sheriff's Office shared a message from the teen's mother, detailing what happened. Wednesday morning (Oct. 10),…
Divided Shawnee County Commission OKs comprehensive land use plan
After more than two years of discussion, the Shawnee County Commission voted 2-1 Monday to approve the county’s first-ever comprehensive land use plan. Commissioners Kevin Cook and Shelly Buhler voted in favor of the nearly 200-page plan, which will guide…
Barton County continues to formulate plan for needed repairs to courthouse
Barton County Officials know what the structural issues are with the courthouse, now they must finalize a game plan to take care of those issues. Last December, Barton County Commissioners authorized WDM Architects to perform a structural analysis of the…
Lawrence City Commission to consider initiating code changes for smaller homes, other affordable housing
City planners could soon begin drafting changes to city code that would allow for more affordable housing options, including dividing existing residential lots to build smaller homes. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider initiating…
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