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Lawrence and Douglas county sue Australian animal health firm that received local incentives
The city and county are suing an Australia-based animal health company that received startup funding from both local governments to begin operating in Lawrence. The City of Lawrence and Douglas County filed a lawsuit against the company, Integrated Animal Health,…
Every Wichita high school has an armed police officer. Should their roles change?
Wichita won't be pulling its police officers out of Wichita high schools, but plans to retool the program to make it less about security and more about mentoring and counseling, the city manager said Tuesday. City Manager Robert Layton told…
Douglas County expenses for Proposition 1 referendum expected to be about $177,000
When all the bills are paid, Douglas County will have spent about $177,000 to conduct this spring’s mail-in ballot for Proposition 1 and to provide educational material to voters. In January, the Douglas County Commission agreed to conduct the mail-in…
Wichita tackles another drinking emergency, legalizes champagne breakfast
Want to start your daily drinking at the crack of dawn? Beginning this weekend, you’ll be able to do that in Wichita bars and restaurants. On Tuesday, the City Council approved an emergency ordinance to allow eating and drinking establishments…
Douglas County to consider water district annexation, plan for transitioning service
The request before the Douglas County Commission from Douglas County Water District No. 5 to annex a small area south of the Wakarusa River has prompted Lawrence City Manager Tom Markus to suggest it is time to start planning how…
Roeland Park looking to reduce hurdles to incorporating solar panels on homes
Roeland Park residents wanting to incorporate solar panels into their homes may find the process easier in the future. Councilmembers signaled support during a recent workshop for removing a restriction that requires residents to gain approval from city council prior…
McPherson City Commission votes to prohibit parking on selected streets
The commissioners voted to prohibit parking on several streets in McPherson. The change was made at the request from the McPherson Police Department and letters were sent to homeowners on all involved streets. Jeff Woodward, with the McPherson City public…
Former HR director files response to motion in Leavenworth county
A former Leavenworth County human resources director had permission to work at home, and county authorities did not request that she return employment records in her possession when she was terminated last year. That is according to a court document…
Starlite Drive-In owner seeks zoning change for theater land. Theater’s future unclear.
No one is talking, but changes are underway at the Starlite Drive-In. The theater’s owner, Chuck Bucinski, filed an application last week to change the zoning of his drive-in’s land at 3900 S. Hydraulic Ave. The reason listed on the…
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