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More jobs means more than better pay to some Kansans
More jobs and better pay coming their way, that was the conclusion of the annual jobs forecast from Wichita State's Center for Economic Development and Business Research Thursday. "I'm actually optimistic about the job outlook," said Jeremy Hill, director of…
Merriam celebrating inaugural Merriam Drive Live this weekend
The inaugural Music Fest Merriam Drive Live is set for Saturday, Oct. 6. Downtown Merriam will turn into a street and lawn party with live music on two stages. Plus, festivalgoers can enjoy a touch-a-truck and beer garden as well…
McPherson residents might snag a free pizza with a properly functioning smoke alarm
McPherson’s Domino’s Pizza, 719 N. Main St., and the National Fire Protection Association are teaming up with the McPherson City Fire Department to promote fire safety during Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 7-13. From 11 a.m until 7 p.m. this…
Goddard STAR bond project finally a reality?
The starting gun finally may be sounding for real on the long-awaited $25.4 million Goddard STAR Bond Development. The city council on Monday approved a fourth amendment to the development that offers the best promise yet to jumpstart the project,…
Amtrak will run Southwest Route as it is for at least a year
Amtrak officials say its Southwest Chief route, which stops in Topeka, Newton, Hutchinson, Dodge City and Garden City, will continue to operate as normal for at least the next year. Republican U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas made the announcement…
Mission residents urge council to pass non-discrimination ordinance with protections for LGBTQ residents, employees
Mission residents came out Wednesday night in overwhelming support of a nondiscrimination ordinance to extend legal protections to their LGBTQ neighbors and city employees. Councilmember Sollie Flora introduced the ordinance that would make discrimination against a number of classifications, including…
Sedgwick County to investigate itself on secret personnel matter
Following a closed-door session and cryptic pronouncements from the bench, a divided Sedgwick County Commission has decided to hire outside counsel to conduct an investigation of personnel matters within the county. Commissioners declined to state the reason for the investigation,…
Marysville considers change in downtown zoning
Marysville City Council is eyeing a change in zoning of Marysville’s central business district to allow for apartment development in the future. City inspector Dave Richardson told council members at their Sept. 24 meeting that Marysville Planning Commission is considering…
Wellington City officials not happy with Dollar Tree’s rush to pave 17th Street
Developers involved in the Dollar Tree project paved 17th Street north of the new store over the weekend, and Wellington city officials are not real happy with the situation. As part of the overall agreement, the developer was supposed to…
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