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Hays to discuss annexation for potential development of Tractor Supply Co.
The Hays City Commission at its next regular meeting Thursday will decide whether to annex and approve a 6-acre piece of farm ground at 48th St. and Roth Ave. for development as a Tractor Supply Co. retail store. The location…
Valley Center residents could see an increase in recycling fees
On average 42.75 tons of recyclables are collected in Valley Center each month. The city says right now the recycling industry is changing and that could mean changes for Valley Center residents. Jim Gilson, is one of many Valley Center…
Salina city commission restricts use of electronic devices
The Salina City Commission voted 5-0 Monday to prohibit commissioners from using electronic devices, such as cellphones or computer tablets, for real-time interactive conversations during meetings. Rules govern how commissioners speak to each other and people in the audience, Commissioner…
Should the OP Farmers’ Market move to Santa Fe Commons Park? Crowd sends loud message
A large and vocal crowd reacted negatively last week to potential concepts for moving the Overland Park Farmers’ Market to a nearby park. Many also were critical of the idea of major changes even without moving the market to Santa…
Shawnee approves plans to convert former Johnson County Museum building into office space
The former Johnson County Museum site in Shawnee is now zoned for professional office use, repurposing the 91-year-old building and putting it back on the tax rolls. The Shawnee council on Monday unanimously approved the planning commission’s recommendation to rezone…
Reno County probably won’t replace bridge that collapsed in June
It appears Reno County will not replace the 108th Avenue bridge between Worthington and Woodberry roads on the Reno/McPherson county line. McPherson County officials decided they weren’t interested in contributing to the cost. It’s estimated it would cost the two…
Fate of recycling in the balance
The City of Valley Center could drop curbside recycling service. The council on July 17 learned that the city's franchise trash and recycling hauler, Waste Management, wants a monthly fee increase to cover the cost of recycling, even though its…
Park City takes input on plan
The City of Park City, in conjunction with the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, is launching a Pedestrian Connectivity Plan process that will provide recommendations to guide the City's development of its sidewalks and trail systems into destination-based networks. The…
Public bike sharing program launched in Lakin, Deerfield
Fifteen white and baby blue bicycles are available for public use in Lakin and Deerfield as part of new bike share program developed by the Kearny County Wellness Coalition. “The community has been incredibly excited about it,” said Krysta Harvey,…
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