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Ark City ponders dumpster business
The City of Arkansas City might get back into the large waste-hauling business, or require a fee for those who do it now. A discussion led by City Manager Nick Hernandez on how to handle that service took place this…
Consultants unveil 4 detailed concepts for future of Santa Fe Commons off downtown OP
An “iconic” performance space in the shape of a paper airplane was among the suggestions put forward by consultants for Santa Fe Commons Park in downtown Overland Park – a reference to the Strang Airfield of years gone by. But…
Leavenworth School Board president says he can serve on County Commission
A candidate for the Leavenworth County Commission says he will not have to step down for his position on the Leavenworth Board of Education if he is elected to the commission. Mike Carney is a Republican candidate for the Leavenworth…
Ark City PD video goes viral
Ark City cops and locals recently participated in the LipSync Challenge and posted the video on the ACPD Facebook page, which attracted 81,000 views since it was uploaded on July 10. During the creation of the video, they used 130…
Valley Center 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…
Roeland Park council unanimously approves proclamation encouraging business to pay living wage
A proclamation encouraging Roeland Park businesses to pay a living wage to their employees was unanimously adopted during Monday’s city council meeting. “Businesses who pay livable wages inspire worker loyalty and an improved business ethic, which in turn decreases turnover,…
Olathe wants your thoughts on city’s future
The city of Olathe has embarked on a strategic planning initiative that envisions what the community should be like in 2040 and helps prepare for changes that are coming to neighborhoods, the workplace, infrastructure and technology. The city is encouraging…
Pratt County EMS requests new digs
Pratt County EMS may be heading to a new building. Pratt County Counselor Bob Schmisseur informed the Pratt County Commissioners that he filed a conditional use permit with the city zoning board for a one-half block parcel of land for…
Sedgwick County’s 2019-2020 puts big focus on public safety
Sedwick County is working on a budget that includes a focus on public safety. Sedgwick County Manager Michael Scholes says the growth of Wichita's police force will have a ripple effect on the county as well and will require more…
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