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Barton County road and bridge continues great relationship with City of Claflin
As it has for over a decade, the Barton County Road and Bridge Department will come to the aid of The City of Claflin. The city requested assistance from the department with sealing of certain roads within the city limits.…
Rosewood tax credit request tabled again in Barton County
The Barton County Commission once again tabled voting on a letter of support backing Rosewood Services’ application for the Kansas Department Of Commerce Community Service Tax Credit Program. This marked the second time commissioners delayed acting on the matter as…
Wichita works to put electric buses on city streets
The days of loud, diesel-fueled buses may be a thing of the past in Wichita. Much like Dallas, San Francisco and Columbus, Wichita is working to replace its diesel buses with smaller, 100% electric buses Mike Tann, Wichita's transit direct,…
Reno County Commission OKs expanding DA’s office by one attorney
The Reno County Commission Tuesday approved the district attorney adding one more prosecutor to his staff and remodeling the fifth floor of the courthouse to accommodate the position. Reno County District Attorney Keith Schroeder, who was not at the meeting,…
History from the town of Bucklin
This town came into existence by swallowing its neighbors. Settlers platted Corbitt, two and a half miles north of the town in 1885, and the Enterprise Investment Co. established Colcord seven miles to the west. However, by May 1887, the…
Hays city offices to maintain new hours
City of Hays residents who need their city government administrative offices open either earlier or later are getting their wish. The city announced Monday it will open 30 minutes earlier and stay open 30 minutes later Monday through Thursday beginning…
Hiawatha city position to be on general ballot only
To clear up a little confusion, the candidate for Hiawatha City Commission will not be voted on until the November primary. Brown County Clerk Melissa Gormley said there has been confusion in this matter due to the city/school elections being…
Lenexa council approves tax-increment financing plan for City Center office and restaurant project
The Lenexa City Council unanimously approved a tax-increment financing (TIF) district development plan and the sale land as part of previously approved plans for a new restaurant, retail and office buildings project in City Center being developed by Copaken Brooks…
Saline County to discuss street address policy
The Saline County Commission will consider changing its policy concerning street addresses Tuesday during its public forum that begins at 9 a.m. The change would allow residents to petition the commission to name a private drive if at least 75…
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