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Lawrence reviews policy for downtown cameras; public notifications and outside monitoring among questions
The City of Lawrence is moving closer to installing public cameras downtown. As part of its work session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission reviewed a draft of the Lawrence Police Department’s policy for public cameras, which details how the cameras…
Deal to save the Starlite Drive-In is dead, would-be buyer says. ‘We were this close.’
An effort to save the Starlite Drive-In is dead, says a drive-in theater owner who wanted to buy it. “We were this close. We were this close to moving forward and reopening the drive-in,” said Rick Cohen, owner of the…
Reno County Commissioners approve 1 item, table second in proposed wind farm discussion
Only two county commissioners were present for an overflow crowd Tuesday morning. A large television had to be set up in a vacant area of the courthouse to accommodate those who couldn’t squeeze into the actual commission chambers. However, a…
Butler County using line-management software to reduce lines at DMV
Butler County Tuesday announced it plans to start using a line management system called QLess to reduce lines and wait times for people at the DMV. "As the only appointment platform integrated with walk-in traffic, QLess helps organizations of all…
The city of Wichita will soon be asking gun dealers and owners to hang on to spent ammunition
The Wichita Police Department is preparing to launch “Save a Cartridge,” a program enlisting gun dealers and owners to help trace stolen firearms and fight violent crime. (Read more: Wichita Eagle)
$2 million in taxes and sale of city parking lot in plan to redevelop Mead’s Corner
Wichita’s Historic Preservation Board voted Tuesday to try to save a 1910-vintage downtown building that most recently housed the Mead’s Corner Methodist coffee house. That vote came about three hours after the City Council — which has the final say…
Sabetha City Commission: City approves website upgrade
Commissioners approved a website upgrade by Outdoor Resources, LLC. The initial cost of the update will be $2,400. Following the initial cost, the city will pay monthly payments of $200 for maintenance of the website. (Read more: Sabetha Herald)
Lenexa closes first farmers market season with holiday market
Now that Lenexa has wrapped up its first farmers market season, the city is closing the year with its first holiday farmers market. Jenny Doty, recreation supervisor who is coordinating the holiday farmers markets, said all of the vendors at…
Leawood council decides against moving old city hall off site
The Leawood council has unanimously decided to keep the old city hall at its current site. The decision followed lengthy discussion among its members as well as public input in the nearly full council chambers Monday evening. Nearly all Leawood…
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