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Great Bend’s best possible outcomes for the problematic Great Bend Hotel
Among the Great Bend properties abated by the City Council Monday night was former Highland Hotel (now known as the Great Bend Hotel and Convention Center), a local landmark that has fallen into disrepair. Located at 3017 10th St., trash…
Derby Historical Society Museum finally free of window, roof leaks
It’s been a lot of work, but the advances made by the city’s only museum are making its president smile. “I’ve seen a lot of progress this year,” said John Rhodes, president of the executive board of directors of the…
Salina, Clay Center housing projects get boost from state
Two north-central Kansas housing projects are among 11 initiatives across the state that will receive Kansas Housing Resources Corporation financing. The awards, offered as deferred-payment loans, are funded through HUD’s Home Investment Partnerships Program and the National Housing Trust Fund,…
Miami County seeks federal funding for off-system bridges
Miami County officials are preparing to submit four proposed bridge replacement projects to the Kansas Department of Transportation in the hope that one of them will be selected for federal off-system bridge funds. If one of the submitted projects is…
Roeland Park considers rezoning vacant Johnson Drive building for use as dry cleaner
The Roeland Park city council took up the issue of rezoning 5000 Johnson Drive from an office building district to a mixed use district at the governing body workshop Monday. The long-vacant building was recently purchased by the owner of…
In 2040 planning project, Lenexa residents envision a future for city that’s ‘thriving, connected and livable’
Thriving, connected and livable: These are three recurring descriptors that have emerged from Lenexa residents who have taken part in Vision 2040, the city’s long-range visioning project. Vision 2040 started on Feb. 21, when Mayor Michael Boehm called for volunteers…
Downtown Wichita developer says rental market might be under-supplied soon
Wichita rents are down slightly, according to a national report, but one developer says downtown is a hot market. A recently-released Apartment List report shows that Wichita rents were down by a modest 0.6 percent in July and down 0.3…
Harvey County Historical Society Museum adds ‘mule’ to collection
An old mule was reunited with an old friend and coworker Aug. 7 with help of a retired teacher, the county historical society and the Harvey County Road and Bridge Department. Put into place using a county crane, the mule…
Sunday liquor sales pass by wide margin in Emporia
Emporians voted in favor of Sunday alcohol sales Tuesday, approving a measure passed by the Emporia City Commission in April. A petition to put the ballot up to a city-wide vote received enough signatures, and residents living within city limits…
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