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County rehires retired attorney to try to navigate FBI, personnel investigations
Sedgwick County commissioners have turned to a familiar face to help them navigate investigations by them and of them, hiring back the retired Mike Pepoon to take over as their top lawyer. Pepoon, a former assistant county counselor and county…
Tax levy funding to support Rose Hill Historical Society structures
A measure recently approved by USD 394 residents will use tax levy funds to improve the structural quality of Rose Hill’s museum and its outlying buildings. The measure passed 1606 to 1507 in the Nov. 6 election. It states that…
Newton reviews five-year projection
Two changes to the budget could make a big difference to future of the city, according to a financial projection given to the city commission Nov. 13 during a work session at City Hall. “I took out the $95,000 for…
City of Manhattan hears latest on plans for City Park, recreation centers
The latest updates on plans for two planned recreation centers and the future of City Park were presented at the Manhattan City Commission’s work session in City Hall Tuesday. The plan lays out the long-term vision for improvements and projects…
Goddard STAR bond project breaks ground
Officials broke ground Nov. 6 at the location for a planned hotel, indoor water park, and ball field development in Goddard. According to The Times-Sentinel, this was the second groundbreaking for the project, which is being funded in part through…
New economic development plan in council’s hands
The Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) approved a final proposal for the city’s new economic development plan. Now it’s up to the city council to make a final decision. At its Nov. 7 meeting, CDAB approved a final draft of…
Derby looks to be more walkable
What should the city of Derby be doing to become a more walkable community? That’s the overall question being posed at an upcoming open house – and officials and planners are seeking the public’s input. The impetus behind this is…
Reno County Commission OKs meteorological tower after previously ordering company to take it down
With little discussion, the Reno County Commission Tuesday approved a permit to allow construction of a meteorological tower by NextEra Energy at the corner of East Irish Creek Road and South Mayfield Road which the county previously ordered the company…
Chanute city commissioners at stalemate on selling building
Chanute city commissioners still landed in a stalemate over the sale of an industrial building, despite having two offers at Tuesday evening’s meeting. The commission voted 2-2 on a proposal to sell a building at 615 W. Cherry Street that…
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