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Hutch City Council brings up consolidation during meeting
It’s always a bit of a sore subject for residents of South Hutchinson who pride themselves as a standalone community from their larger neighbors to the north. But during last night’s Hutchinson City Council meeting, discussion came up again about…
Man’s fight with city heats up. Now he’s seeking $60,000 from Topeka
A man who has been in a long-running property dispute with Topeka’s city government filed a claim Wednesday asking for $60,000. Myron Holter — who has lived since 1973 in the house he and his wife, Sally Holter, own in…
Workers going door-to-door to check pet registration in Prairie Village
A pet patrol is happening right now in Prairie Village – city workers are going door-to-door to make sure animals are registered and up to date on their shots. The city says it picks a different part of Prairie Village…
The cost of illegal parking in Olathe skyrocketed
In an attempt to cut down on the number of semi-trailer trucks parking illegally along Olathe roads and highway ramps, city leaders are dramatically increasing the fines levied on the drivers. City council members voted on Tuesday to boost the…
Osborne County records largest quake in Kansas this year
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded Wednesday morning in Osborne County, apparently the first earthquake in that county in recent history and the largest quake in the state this year. The temblor, first reported as 3.9 magnitude quake, struck at…
Columbus hires new city administrator
A new face has been hired as the city administrator in Columbus. Daniela Rivas, of Park City, Kansas, will officially begin in the position Oct. 15. She will serve as the chief administrative officer, budget and financial officer, as well…
Marion County Community Economic Development Corp. loses leader candidate due to lacking financial support
Representatives from the Marion County Community Economic Development Corp. spoke with commissioners Monday after learning last week that another candidate for the director’s job turned their offer down. In addition to losing a qualified candidate to lead the group, Clint…
Lenexa council approves 1% community improvement district sales tax for Sonoma Plaza development
Developers of the Sonoma Plaza retail center, proposed for one of the last big tracts of vacant land inside the Interstate 435 loop in Johnson County, received unanimous approval from the Lenexa City Council Tuesday night for the creation of…
Leavenworth City Commissioners discuss smoking regulations for parks
When they met Tuesday, Leavenworth city commissioners discussed possible smoking regulations for city parks. No action was taken during Tuesday’s meeting, which was a study session. But City Manager Paul Kramer said there seems to be a desire among commissioners…
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