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Main Street Main-ia comes to downtown Newton
Main Street Mainia, the traditional sidewalk sales downtown, did not get off to the start some were hoping for. “We don’t have as much foot traffic,” said Phil Anderson, owner of Anderson Book and Supply. “We do not have as…
Salina City Commission to discuss county perimeter roads
Salina City Commission to discuss county perimeter roads Salina city commissioners will meet with Saline County commissioners to discuss county perimeter roads when they meet in a study session at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the Saline County Health Department conference…
Garden City cautions against use of unlicensed contractors
The City of Garden City is cautioning residents against the use of unlicensed contractors for home or business remodels and repairs. According to Garden City staff, unlicensed contractors are often uninsured, meaning homeowners may end up paying for any injuries…
Hutch City Council to hold first evening meeting
There’s always been discussion about the Hutchinson City Council moving meetings to the evening hours so more residents can attend. After discussion, the council decided to move the last meeting of the month to evenings for a trial period. That…
Hospital tax vote meeting coming in Ark City
Arkansas City commissioners, acting in their new role as trustee board for South Central Kansas Medical Center, met Tuesday with hospital staff to discuss a number of issues, including how to educate the public on an upcoming sales tax vote…
Hays OKs hotel tax increase
The Hays City Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a 2-percent hike in the city’s transient guest tax to pay for street improvements along the Vine Street corridor. The current plan is to construct three roundabouts there in efforts to improve…
Boy ‘hugged’ $132,000 sculpture at Overland Park community center; Mom says city’s insurance is seeking damages
After a 5-year-old accidentally toppled a sculpture displayed at Overland Park’s Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, his mom was stunned to receive an insurance company letter seeking to recover damages to the $132,000 artwork. “It’s clear accidents happen and this was…
Briefly noted: Prairie Village leaders discuss challenges of teardown-rebuild trend
Prairie Village Mayor Laura Wassmer and councilmembers Serena Schermoly and Tucker Poling were guests on KCUR’s Up To Date on Wednesday to discuss the challenges of preserving the city’s original neighborhood aesthetics with the demand for newer, larger homes. [Prairie…
Hays city commission OKs ‘creative funding’ of roundabouts; Can be challenged by voters
Hays city commissioners voted unanimously Thursday night to approve a charter ordinance which will increase the Transient Guest Tax (TGT) rate 2% to fund improvements to the north Vine Street traffic corridor, estimated at more than $7.6 million. “City staff…
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