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Buhler City Council delays decision on franchise fee
The Buhler City Council tabled any action on the proposal to implement franchise fees during Tuesday’s agenda session. According to City Clerk Merrill Peterson, Mayor Daniel Friesen was not able to attend the meeting. The matter will be taken up…
Great Bend Administrator candidates offer insights
It is a time for the three finalists for the Great Bend city administrator job to meet city officials, leaders and residents. It is also a time for city officials, leaders and residents to meet the candidates. The finalists include:…
Clean-up begins in Eureka after devastating EF-3 tornado
Greenwood County Sheriff Matt Samuels said eight people were injured and 10 homes were destroyed. A task force assessed about 330 homes by Wednesday afternoon. "There's more damage this go around then there was the first time, but we haven't…
Louisburg seeks resident input on two issues
Two surveys are currently being conducted by the city of Louisburg and are included in the June utility statement. In the first survey, residents are being asked to provide feedback about stormwater issues either on their property or somewhere in…
Roeland Park police say they won’t need city budget support for K-9 program next year
Roeland Park’s new K9 Police Officer Rango has finished his third week of training with the K9 training division of the Lenexa Police Department and is progressing ahead of schedule, according to Police Chief John Morris. The first part of…
Merriam’s Brown Park gets new pickleball court, updated basketball court
Brown Memorial Park just got a pickleball court. Jenna Gant, communications and public engagement manager, said pickleball has been gaining popularity in the area. “The Irene B. French Community Center offers drop-in games on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings, and…
Residents caught between law and trash hauler in Harvey County
Some Harvey County residents are left in a pickle. County law requires them to recycle, but a trash hauler recently discontinued service. Cecil Fanning, a rural Newton resident, found himself searching for other options following the cut off from Waste…
Lake Quivira breaks ground on new community center
Big changes are in store for Lake Quivira. The city recently broke ground on its new community center, plus it has several more projects on the horizon. The $8 million improvements also include a golf practice facility to open in…
Bourbon County plans to set its sights on low water crossings
As the county wraps up its asphalt projects for the year, the Bourbon County Commissioners agreed Tuesday it will soon be time to focus on low water crossings. Public Works Director Jim Harris asked the commissioners to have a discussion…
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