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With more than half of all properties in town as rentals, Leavenworth city commissioners discuss rental inspection program
When they met Tuesday, Leavenworth city commissioners discussed the possibility of a licensing and inspection program for rental properties. Mayor Mark Preisinger stressed that commissioners were not taking any action Tuesday. “This is going to be a long process,” he…
Atwoods announced as anchor tenant in Park City Development; questions about store in Maize
Mike Loveland has landed an anchor tenant for his Echo Hills development at the northwest corner of I-135 and 53rd Street North in Park City. Atwoods is taking an 8-acre parcel in the middle of the 87-acre development where Arby’s…
New police chief takes reigns in Winfield
Robbie DeLong, interim chief of the Winfield Police Department, began his first day on the job Monday. He takes over from former chief Brett Stone, who retired Aug. 24 after about 16 months on the job. DeLong began his career…
City of Olathe to residents: Don’t decorate fire hydrants
The City of Olathe is reminding residents that painting fire hydrants is not allowed. This comes after a yellow fire hydrant was painted red and given fake teeth and googly eyes. Although the fire hydrant is cute, the city says…
Liberal to review grant application for housing project
The Liberal City Commission will be wrapping up its summer during its next meeting this evening starting at 5:30. Up first for the commission will be discussion of Resolution No. 2292, which concerns the Moderate Income Housing (MIH) grant. “Pete Earles…
Hays Oktoberfest features market, beer, polka music
The 46th annual Hays Oktoberfest will be Sept. 28 at Municipal Park in downtown Hays. The event will begin at 7 a.m. with the German Market. The opening ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude with the tapping of…
Reno County health officials warn of possible whooping cough, pertussis outbreak
The Reno County Health Department is investigating a possible outbreak of pertussis or whooping cough. Currently, five cases have been reported and are still under investigation, with other possible cases are being investigated. When Reno County last had an outbreak…
Salina City commissioners hear from supporters of Animal Services manager; list her many accomplishments
While they didn’t fill the public seating area, supporters of Vanesa Cowie nonetheless had an undeniable presence at the Salina City Commission meeting on Monday. The previous week, between 75-100 people filled the public seating area and overflowed into standing-room-only…
Overland Park doesn’t have snake problem, police insist, after 2 are caught in August
Overland Park police on Tuesday insisted that the city does not have a snake problem. That was after officers, for the second time this month, responded to a situation with a large snake slithering around a resident’s home. On Tuesday,…
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