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Roeland Park looking at partnership that would place Student Resource Officer at Bishop Miege, St. Agnes
Roeland Park is considering a partnership with Bishop Miege Schools that would place a uniformed, on-duty Roeland Park police officer at schools on a full-time basis. Councilmembers Monday unanimously showed their support for the concept of placing a School Resource…
Ellis County hears update from development group
The Ellis County Commission on Monday heard an update from the Northwest Kansas Planning and Development Commission, which the county supports through an annual membership dues. During its 30-year tenure, the non-profit organization has assisted with projects benefitting Ellis County…
Marion County raises transfer station fee $100
Marion County residents will soon be paying more to dump trash. Beginning next year, residents will be charged $100 per year to use the county transfer station for waste disposal. This is an increase of $19 annually per household, or…
Eudora City Commission now working with local company to redevelop old school site
The city of Eudora has started working with a local firm to redevelop the old Nottingham school property on the city’s Kansas Highway 10 gateway. On June 11, the Eudora City Commission approved a predevelopment agreement for the Nottingham property…
Streetscape work on Shawnee’s largest ever capital improvement project to begin soon
The centerpiece of Shawnee’s major work on Nieman Road will soon go out for bid. The streetscape phase to Nieman Now, the city’s biggest capital improvement project, will reduce Nieman Road to three lanes and add a bike and pedestrian…
Prairie Village exploring options to address growing concerns about construction noise
The wave of teardown-rebuild projects working through Prairie Village isn’t just a concern to residents who worry new, larger houses are changing the character of their neighborhoods. It’s also become a headache for homeowners hoping for a little peace and…
Parsons enacts smoking ban in parks
Beginning July 15, smoking will be banned in most city parks other than in designated areas. The Parsons City Commission quickly approved the smoke-free parks ordinance Monday evening after discussing and refining the proposal with city staff over the last…
Salina, Saline county agree to agree on roads
“We accept your proposal,” Saline County Commission Chairman Robert Vidricksen told Salina city commissioners. “We’ve talked it out.” With that, nine years of legal wrangling between the city and county are coming to an end. Vidricksen made the comment at…
Hutch City Council approves pollution monitoring contract
The Hutchinson City Council held its first evening meeting in years to honor repeated requests to give the public a better chance to attend. A few people did show up for what was a light agenda. The council approved an…
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