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Liquor-by-the-drink passes in Bourbon County
A liquor-by-the-drink ballot question passed by more than 1,200 votes...according to unofficial results of Tuesday’s general election. The ballot question, which deals with requirements for food sales in public drinking establishments, passed with 2,949 “yes” votes and 1,725 “no” votes…
County clerk assumes role of Ness Co. sheriff after resignations
The Ness County Sheriff’s Office is in a state of upheaval Tuesday, as the majority of the department turned in their resignations. According to a social media report, the undersheriff, three deputies and a dispatcher resigned as of 10:50 a.m.…
McPherson County nixes wind turbines indefinitely
All three McPherson Country commissioners voted earlier this week for a moratorium on applications for conditional-use permits that would allow the construction of wind turbines in the county. No applications for conditional-use permits in connection with commercial wind turbine projects…
Lawrence commission votes to eliminate longevity bonuses for future employees, decrease amounts for existing employees
City leaders have voted to no longer offer bonuses based on seniority for future city employees and will be making changes to longevity payment amounts for existing employees beginning next year. At its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted,…
A place to PLAY: Moundridge moves forward to give pups their own park
When Moundridge resident Lori Frazer moved from a house with a big yard to an apartment with no yard, she realized her city needed a dog park. When she jokingly mentioned the idea to Moundridge City Administrator Randy Frazer (who…
Andover Mayor issues second veto for Butler Community College expansion
On Tuesday, November 6, Mayor Ben Lawrence issued a veto on Ordinance 1685. This Ordinance was to create a Special Use Permit for the expansion of the Butler Community College campus at 715 East 13th St. The City Council will…
Wichita City Council approves STAR bonds package
Wichita's City Council on Tuesday voted to authorize the issuance of $40 million in STAR bond monies for the development of an area along the Arkansas River that will include the construction of a new sports stadium. The series 2018…
New assistant city manager in Shawnee excited for the challenge
There’s a lot going on in the city of Shawnee and new assistant city manager Caitlin Gard is excited to be a part of it. Gard, who took over the position earlier this fall, recently sat down with the Dispatch…
OP Council swallows drive-thru concerns, pushes for upscale project
A proposed high-end development at 115th Street and Nall Avenue appeared to be in big trouble last month when the Overland Park City Council complained it had too many fast-food drive-thru restaurants. But after developer Ken Block mounted a vigorous…
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