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Commerce Awards CDBG Grants to Support Commercial Revitalization Projects
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $758,250 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to three Kansas communities: Burlingame, Lyon County and Overbrook. This year, the program allocated a…
Despite delays, solar farms ready to shine
It hasn’t been all blue skies for Hillsboro’s and Marion’s proposed solar farms since the cities agreed to lease the land to Kansas Power Pool in late 2023. The solar farms have faced lengthy bureaucratic roadblocks, and the opening date…
Holcomb Police Department conducts Operation ‘Yellow Bus’
On Wednesday, April 23, the Holcomb Police Department conducted a proactive traffic safety initiative, titled Operation “Yellow Bus”, aimed at promoting school bus safety and protecting our community’s children. As part of the operation, Holcomb Police officers rode along on…
JoCo water has been treated with fluoride for decades. As skepticism mounts, will that change?
Johnson County’s two biggest water suppliers are holding the course on water fluoridation, with no plans to stop as anti-fluoridation views gain traction nationally. Both WaterOne, which provides water service for 17 Johnson County cities, as well as the city…
Prairie Village OKs drop-off composting pilot program — Here’s how it will work
Prairie Village residents who want to will soon be able to drop off compost waste at two sites as part of a new pilot program. The Prairie Village City Council on Monday voted 8-4 to approve a roughly $6,000 contract…
Prairie Village OKs $23K donation to Ukrainian sister city for ‘medicine, humanitarian goods’
Prairie Village will donate nearly $23,000 $22,900 to its Ukrainian sister city for “medicine and other humanitarian goods.” On Monday, the Prairie Village City Council in an 8-4 vote approved the donation totaling $22,900 to its longtime sister city Dolyna,…
A retired Wichita businessman is building a new model to fund affordable housing
When Greg Thompson’s home was being built, he stopped by the construction site so much that some began calling him “the superintendent.” Often, Thompson peppered the construction crew with questions. His palpable excitement stemmed from years spent doing construction work…
Dodge City to have a new affordable housing development
A new housing development in southwest Kansas is bringing more affordable housing to the area. The workforce is growing in Dodge City, and local leaders hope this new development will significantly reduce the need to house those workers. The Kansas…
City leaders say something has got to give to tackle budget deficit
Wichita city leaders are saying that something has got to give to address the city's expected budget deficit. It's in the millions of dollars. Council members are debating whether a property tax or a sales tax could address the shortfall.…
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