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People in Wichita upset about large, new power-line poles
Westar Energy is replacing old power lines with new ones in a northeast Wichita neighborhood, and they come with poles as tall as 105 feet. If they're going in your yard, Westar says it has already spoken with you. You…
Deal forming to extend Ark City outdoor trail
Westar Energy wants to build a new power line across property owned by Arkansas City and the city wants to expand its hike-bike trail. Both parties hope to negotiate a mutually beneficial agreement. The City Commission listened to a report…
Kansas Attorney General Opinion 2018-11: Retired school district employees receiving KPERS may serve as board members
Neither state statute nor the common law doctrine of incompatibility of offices precludes a retiree from serving as a member of the school board for the school district from which the retiree retired. Because benefits received by a retiree of…
Kansas Attorney General Opinion 2018-12: Townships derive their powers from the legislature. A township may not exercise a power not granted by the legislature.
As the township officers for Silver Lake Township, you ask our opinion on a matter related to the powers of townships. Specifically, you ask whether a township may solicit and receive donations. For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the…
Sister city mayor, wife from Wagga Wagga wrap up visit in Leavenworth
The mayor of Wagga Wagga, Australia, says the people of Leavenworth have big hearts and deep, compassionate souls. “The heart and soul of this city is the people,” Greg Conkey said. Conkey and his wife, Jenny, were wrapping up a…
City of Leavenworth files amended petition in lawsuit against Leavenworth County
The city of Leavenworth has filed an amended petition, laying out what city officials are seeking in a lawsuit against the Leavenworth County Commission. At issue in the lawsuit are county plans for improvements at the intersection of 20th Street…
Firefighters union challenges proposed cut of engine from city budget; Fire Marshal: “We can’t put a station on every corner.”
The City of Wichita responds to a post on Facebook from the firefighters union, claiming a fire truck about to be cut from the budget was key to rescuing a man from a burning home. That 65-year-old man was taken…
After OP farmers’ market dust settled, upgrades and a name change get council support
This summer’s public forums on the future of Santa Fe Commons Park in downtown Overland Park generated one clear message from residents: Don’t move the Farmers’ Market to the park. But the question remained, how could the city upgrade the…
Salina City Commission getting closer to advertising for city manager
The Salina City Commission took a step forward Wednesday afternoon in its search for a new city manager. Former City Manager Jason Gage left at the end of July. Commissioners have hired the consulting firm of Springstead|Waters to help develop…
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