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Wellington City officials not happy with Dollar Tree’s rush to pave 17th Street
Developers involved in the Dollar Tree project paved 17th Street north of the new store over the weekend, and Wellington city officials are not real happy with the situation. As part of the overall agreement, the developer was supposed to…
Statewide opioid response includes more resources in western Kan.
In response to the estimated $30 million dollars in grants being awarded to several state agencies in Kansas from the Federal government for use in battling opioid and substance use disorders, Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. today announced his coordinated effort…
Official: Economic development is a regional issue
A growing regional economy is a benefit to all, including Derby’s residents and business owners. That was among the many points John Waltner of the Regional Economic Area Partnership, or REAP, made during a recent presentation in Derby before the…
Derby Recreation Commission receives $5,000 grant
A $5,000 grant from the Kansas Recreation and Parks Association may soon assist in displaying news and health tips from the Derby Recreation Commission throughout the city. In efforts to promote patient health and partner with local healthcare providers, the…
Leavenworth Commissioners discuss amended Port Authority agreement
When they met Tuesday, Leavenworth city commissioners discussed proposed changes to the 1969 agreement that established the Leavenworth County Port Authority. As currently written, the agreement calls for members of the Port Authority’s governing body to jointly be appointed by…
Overland Park council makes it official: Farmers Market staying put
It took less than a minute Monday night for the Overland Park City Council to finally settle months of debate over whether to move the Farmers Market into a downtown park. No, the council said. The Farmers Market will not…
Chanute negotiates sale of former Spirit building to cabinet manufacturer
Chanute commissioners negotiated Tuesday evening with a manufacturer interested in repurchasing the building at 615 W. Cherry, and will consider action at next week’s meeting. Jim Caldwell, owner of Hi-Lo and Bridgewood Custom Cabinets, said he wants to attend an…
CORRECTED: Manager search to commence in Winfield
CORRECTION: Any early title incorrectly mentioned "Wellington". That should have stated "Winfield". We apologize for the error! With Jeremy Willmoth no longer manager for the City of Winfield, the city commission will soon begin looking for a replacement. Winfield Mayor…
Parsons looks at options for utility fund rate hike
Although a rate increase is certain to be implemented soon, Parsons city commissioners are still trying to decide exactly how to increase revenue in the stormwater utility fund. During 2019 budget planning in the summer, city staff recommended that the…
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