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Tonganoxie’s economy struggling as popular farm’s sunflower crop slow to bloom
It was an unusual Labor Day weekend in the metro's favorite sunflower patch. They're one of nature's splendors and Leavenworth County's brightest sights. Labor Day weekend is always busy at Grinter's Farm in Tonganoxie since it's about the time Ted…
Hutchinson City Council approves support for bike trail grant
The Hutchinson City Council gave its approval to support a KDOT grant that would extend the GVI bike trail to the west of Plum Avenue. The Transportation Alternatives grant would pay for 80 percent of the project while the city…
Hannes Zacharias completes river advenuture
Kayaker Hannes Zacharias will miss the solitude of spending months on the river - “something about the measured pace,” he said - but he won’t seek to repeat the solo adventure he just finished. Zacharias paddled - and partially hiked,…
Hutch seeks to improve rental inspection program
The Hutchinson City Council decided to continue a controversial rental property inspection program for another year while waiving the fees charged to landlords and ordering a restructuring of the policies. Council members on Tuesday heard from a handful of landlords,…
Shawnee County Treasurer Larry Mah says state, not county, charges online vehicle registration fee
The Shawnee County Treasurer’s Office charges no fee to renew motor vehicle registrations online, but the state of Kansas does, says county Treasurer Larry Mah. He spoke in response to concerns expressed by Topeka Capital-Journal readers after the newspaper published…
Chanute utilities director ‘unicorn’ remembered by friends, co-workers
Friends and co-workers reacted Tuesday to the death of Chanute Utilities Director Larry Gates. Gates passed away early Friday after a brief illness. Chanute City Manager Jeff Cantrell recalled Gates as rock-solid, confident in his work, compassionate and someone who…
Parsons OKs loan, small grant for Domino’s
Domino’s Pizza could open in Parsons as early as February, the future owner told city commissioners Tuesday. The Parsons City Commission approved a $115,000 loan for Pizza Properties LLC for the future Domino’s carry-out and delivery restaurant that will be…
Carbondale celebrates coming of fall at annual festival Saturday
Carbondale is gearing up for its annual fall festival, returning this year to the second Saturday in September. The 2018 Carbondale Fall Festival is this Saturday, Sept 8. All activities will be in the new side of City Park., with…
Belleville is looking a lot better
The appearance of residential areas in Belleville are improving. After getting off to a rocky, contentious start the North Central Regional Planning Commission as the determining agency for nuisance abatement in Republic County’s largest city has turned in a “thumbs…
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