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Prairie Village exploring options to address growing concerns about construction noise
The wave of teardown-rebuild projects working through Prairie Village isn’t just a concern to residents who worry new, larger houses are changing the character of their neighborhoods. It’s also become a headache for homeowners hoping for a little peace and…
Parsons enacts smoking ban in parks
Beginning July 15, smoking will be banned in most city parks other than in designated areas. The Parsons City Commission quickly approved the smoke-free parks ordinance Monday evening after discussing and refining the proposal with city staff over the last…
Salina, Saline county agree to agree on roads
“We accept your proposal,” Saline County Commission Chairman Robert Vidricksen told Salina city commissioners. “We’ve talked it out.” With that, nine years of legal wrangling between the city and county are coming to an end. Vidricksen made the comment at…
Hutch City Council approves pollution monitoring contract
The Hutchinson City Council held its first evening meeting in years to honor repeated requests to give the public a better chance to attend. A few people did show up for what was a light agenda. The council approved an…
Topeka, Shawnee County elected officials to move ahead with trying to acquire high-speed broadband
After voicing concern last month about the high cost of acquiring high-speed broadband access for this community, local elected officials voted Monday evening to move ahead with trying to accomplish that. The board of directors of the Joint Economic Development…
Reno County EMS awarded Lifeline Gold Plus award
For the third consecutive year, the American Heart Association has named Reno County EMS winner of the Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Award designation. An AHA spokesman said the award is in recognition of outstanding care provided by Reno County EMS…
Sunday beer discussion back on Reno Commission agenda for Tuesday
The Reno County Commission will take up a petition Tuesday to allow Sunday beer sales in unincorporated parts of the county. The commission discussed the issue last week after owners of O’Brien’s Marina on Cheney Reservoir petitioned for it, and…
Lawrence City Commission to review new proposal to regulate massage businesses
As part of an effort to deter human trafficking, the city may soon take on the responsibility of regulating the many massage businesses in Lawrence. At its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider a new draft of the…
Barton County Sheriff’s inmate medication costs set to exceed budget
Inside the budget for the Barton County Sheriff’s Office is an expense line for inmate medication. Jails are required to provide medication to inmates that are prescribed by contracted physicians while the subjects are incarcerated. Sheriff Brian Bellendir says as…
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