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Reno County will discuss potential countywide nuisance code Tuesday
Responding to a recent petition from residents in a small housing subdivision east of Hutchinson about the blighted condition of an abandoned property, the Reno County Commission on Tuesday will open discussions about whether to develop nuisance codes for the…
Hays wins Sister Cities International’s best overall program award
Hays has won the Sister Cities International 2018 Award for Best Overall Program for a city with a population of 10,000-25,000. The awards competition, which is open to over 500 sister city programs nationwide, recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding individuals…
Shawnee County Commission to consider purchase of armored rescue vehicle
The Shawnee County Commission plans Monday to consider awarding a bid to the company that submitted the highest of three bids received to enable the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office to buy an armored rescue vehicle. Commissioners plan to consider authorizing…
Downtown Topeka Inc. asks artists to contribute to ‘active alleyways’ event in October
Last month, Vince Frye, president and CEO of Downtown Topeka Inc., revealed his vision for “active alleyways,” a concept to use the often overlooked space in between buildings. The specific Topeka alleyway is the space between the historic Jayhawk Theatre…
Pontoon boat manufacturer bringing plant to Chanute
Even without an incentive package, a pontoon boat manufacturer will bring an assembly plant with 50 jobs to Chanute. Chanute Regional Development Authority Director Matt Godinez told board members Thursday evening that Xcursion boats plans to locate its assembly plant…
Dodge City Airport receives infrastructure grant
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced the Federal Aviation Administration will award $659.8 million in airport infrastructure grants, the second allotment of $3.18 billion in the Airport Improvement Program funding. The grants include a $5.09 million award…
Atchison County to invite Senior Village prospects
County leaders expect to pick up discussions where they left off earlier in year with prospective buyers for Atchison Senior Village, the county long-term care facility. Commissioners have publicly entertained the possibility of selling Senior Village since November 2015. On…
Cleanup, repairs continue in Topeka a day after ‘brief but violent’ storm
A storm described as “brief but violent” that moved through Topeka on Thursday left 200 downed power lines, streets littered with trees and limbs, and damage to area businesses. Friday became a day of cleanup and repair. Businesses were left…
Finney County network issues throw wrench in county services
Finney County’s computer network has been shut down twice over the last week in order to protect county data after malware and viruses attacked the network through emails, and with email and internet down, some county departments have been struggling…
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