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Drone footage of flooding in Scott City; Storms brought more than 5 inches of rain
Storms brought more than 5 inches of rain to the Scott City area Tuesday, causing flooding throughout the town. By 6:10 p.m., reports from the National Weather Center in Dodge City estimated 5.5 inches of rain in parts of Scott…
‘Cock-A-Doodle Don’t’: Stray rooster in KCK prompts reminder of ordinances
It was a wakeup call, you could say, to anyone keeping a rooster as a pet in Kansas City, Kan. And the reminder came from the chief of police, no less. "And the rooster crows at 27th & Wood!" Police…
OP Council reverses earlier vote, allows Brookridge rezoning despite protest
Over persistent neighborhood objections about traffic disruptions and density, the Overland Park City Council reversed an earlier vote Monday night and allowed a rezoning for the giant Brookridge redevelopment to move forward. The council voted 7-4 to allow the Curtin…
Barton County Commission backs recycling efforts
Barton County’s recycling efforts and the need to extend the County Landfill’s lifespan were on the minds of Barton County commissioners Monday morning. First, the commission awarded the county’s recycling grant to Sunflower Diversified Services of Great Bend. In the…
Wichita City leaders eye project to improve North Junction
Wichita city leaders call it the most important thing to look into when it comes to its roads The north junction interchange -- where I-135, I-235, K-96 and K-254 meet -- can get congested, especially during rush hour. Wichita City…
Barton County working to extend the life of the Landfill
The Barton County Commission approved a larger hazardous waste building to be constructed at the Barton County Landfill to house hazardous waste, but the long-term question that Commissioner Kenny Schremmer was more concerned with was the longevity of the Landfill.…
Reno County Commission approves Sunday beer sales in unincorporated areas
The Reno County Commission, with little fanfare, approved the resolution that will allow the sale of cereal malt beverages in the unincorporated areas of the county on Sunday. It’s not quite a done deal just yet. The resolution has to…
Prairie Village council considers resolution aimed at combating gender bias
Prairie Village is hoping to become the first city in Kansas — and the second city in the Kansas City metro area — to formally recognize an international treaty aimed at combating bias against women and girls. The City Council…
New dog park opens in Augusta
An official ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday evening at Augusta’s brand new dog park, located in the Meadowview Acres area, west of Garvin Park. The new facility features an area for large dogs and an area for small dogs.…
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