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Manhattan City Commission approves economic incentives, rezoning ordinance
The commission approved the economic development package for Ultra Electronics I.C.E. Inc., an aerospace electronics business founded in Manhattan that was bought out by a U.K. holding company in 2014. The package was initially approved at commission’s first reading on…
Prairie Village advances resolution to combat bias against women, though some on council object
Prairie Village’s city council will consider a series of steps to identify and eliminate potential discrimination against women after the governing body on Monday approved a measure directing city staff to draw up a resolution supporting the Convention on the…
Ellis Co. Health Department alters existing position to handle medical billing
The Ellis County Commission approved the creation the position of Medical Billing Specialist within the Health Services Department at Monday’s commission meeting. Currently, Health Services has a person responsible for handling billing for EMS and an outside entity handles the…
Budget calls for new deputy city manager post in Derby
The city could be adding a new management level position – a deputy city manager – to its staff later this year. The proposed job was included in the 2019 budget, which will need to be approved by the City…
Lawrence City Commission approves police board, but concerns linger regarding access to police files and recordings
City leaders have voted to create a new community police review board, but discussion regarding limits on the board’s access to police files and recordings may not be over. At its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted 4-1, with…
Couple blames countys cameras for need to close business;County says releasing copy of camera video falls under Kansas Open Records Act
When closing the doors to The Shiney Studio at 123 S. National Ave. in May, the owners posted a statement on the business’ website and also on social media. The statement accused courthouse employees of using courthouse security cameras to…
Augusta Council halts cemetery rule enforcement
Monday night’s Augusta City Council meeting turned emotional as residents voiced concerns over the enforcement of cemetery rules that were discussed, reviewed, and published in 2016. Weekend social media conversations indicated clean up efforts following the guidelines had begun in…
Topeka City Councilman: Proposal would basically outlaw gravel driveways
A proposal before Topeka’s governing body seeks to promote aesthetics and keep front yards from becoming “junk sites,” City Councilman Mike Lesser said Tuesday evening. But Councilman Tony Emerson voiced concern that the measure would basically outlaw gravel driveways and…
Twister rebuilding: 10 years after Chapman tornado
The day after Chapman was devastated by an EF-3 tornado on June 11, 2008, a town hall meeting was held in city park to inform residents what was going on and give them an opportunity to address concerns. Destruction was…
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