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Shawnee County commission to consider interim department head for public works
The Shawnee County Commission plans Monday to consider appointing Tom Flanagan, the county’s deputy public works director, as interim director for the public works and solid waste departments. County Commissioners Kevin Cook, Shelly Buhler and Bob Archer plan Monday to…
Gardner amends water restrictions
During the July 19 city council emergency meeting, the amended water restrictions that had been imposed July 17. The amended restrictions went into effect on July 20. Outdoor water use will now be determined according to geographical location and applies…
Lawrence board to look at ban for plastic bags, straws, other plastic products
A local advisory board will be looking at whether the city can play a role in reducing the amount of disposable plastic products used in Lawrence. The city’s Sustainability Advisory Board voted earlier this month to make the issue of…
Wichita’s proposed budget includes adding more officers, repairing neighborhood streets
In Mayor Jeff Longwell’s weekly briefing says there won’t be as many cuts as initially proposed. He says continuing to enhance Wichita’s quality of life is top priority and that includes adding more personnel to the police department. Wichita Police…
Limit fireworks, citizen suggests in city of Holton
At the request of a Holton resident who raised concerns on how fireworks affect pets and military veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the Holton City Commission has pledged to look into possibly reducing the number of days…
Unified Government of Wyandotte County brings in outside fire chief
The Unified Government today announced that Mike Callahan of Chicago will be the new Kansas City, Kansas, fire chief. Callahan, 60, is deputy fire commissioner of the 5,000-employee Chicago Fire Department, and a 40-year veteran of that department, starting in…
Pratt Solar Farm a result of teamwork, persistence
The city of Pratt hosted an official groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for the Pratt Solar Farm, which could be the largest municipal-owned solar farm in Kansas when operational. Members of the Pratt City Commission, the Pratt County Commission and Pratt…
Several in Hodgeman County without power after overnight storms
Several residents in Hodgeman County woke up in the dark on Thursday. Storms moved through overnight knocking down transmission lines and snapping power poles. The Hodgeman County Sheriff's Office posted updates on its Facebook page showing the damage between Jetmore…
New city manager discusses what’s next for Shawnee
It’s a new era for the city of Shawnee as Nolan Sunderman takes over the reins. Without much of a breather, the good-natured 34-year-old has spent the past few weeks jumping into his duties as the new city manager ever…
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