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Westar Energy and customers are fighting over the sun
Kansans who generate some of their own electricity are fighting Westar Energy over proposed rates they say could cast a huge shadow over solar power in the Sunflower State. As part of a broader rate increase, Westar is proposing a…
Leavenworth taking bids for solid waste disposal
The city of Leavenworth is seeking bids for the disposal of garbage collected through the city’s trash service. City officials plan to continue to operate the curbside trash pickup. But officials are looking to see if the city government can…
Ellis County faces tough choices in 2019 budget
Preliminary estimates suggest the Ellis County Commission will need to find a way to either increase revenue or cut spending in order to balance the 2019 budget. If the commission chooses to slightly raise the mill levy as allowed under…
Summertime and Swedes: Lindsborg’s Midsummer Fest set for June 16
Fun in the sun can be had during Lindsborg’s Midsummer’s Festival, held this year on June 16. The traditional Swedish festival is celebrated worldwide, welcoming the arrival of the summer solstice, and Lindsborg is hosting a day full of activities.…
Wichita tests water quality for Riverfest activities
Like most Riverfest goers, Gabby and Jacob Marney spent the afternoon walking alongside the Arkansas River. “It’s definitely a big focal point. Us being new here, we hear stuff about it all the time,” Gabby Marney said. But what they…
Salina Parks & Recreation Draft Master Plan Complete
The City of Salina Parks and Recreation Draft Master Plan is complete and available online at http://salina-ks.gov/parksandrecreation-masterplan. The purpose of the Master Plan is to set goals and benchmarks for the future of parks and sports facilities. The overall vision…
Hutch City Council approves benefits consultant
The Hutchinson City Council gave approval to hire a new consulting firm to help with the city’s benefits package. The council agreed to hire USI Consulting out of Wichita at a cost of $58,500. According to Human Resources Director Tom…
Shawnee infrastructure plan calls for efforts to improve walkability along 71st Street, near new Monticello library
The Shawnee City Council has unanimously approved the city’s 2019-2024 Capital Improvement Plan, including the addition of improvements to sidewalks along 71st Street from Clare Road to Hedge Lane Terrace. The CIP is a project-funding forecast, and all projected costs…
Lawrence City Commission to consider giving police review board access to bias investigation files
A community board may soon be able to review police investigation files related to certain racial or other bias complaints made against police. At its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider allowing the city’s Community Police Review Board…
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