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Commissioner questions Project Wichita’s intentions toward Century II
A Sedgwick County commissioner publicly questioned Wednesday whether Project Wichita is a legitimate effort to gather input on the future of the community, or a pretext to generate public support for tearing down Century II and building a new convention…
Developer says parking is ‘last piece’ for downtown grocery plans; goal is to begin construction this fall
Developers leading the downtown grocery store project say they aim to begin construction by the fall and that the final detail that needs to be figured out is the parking. “We’re excited that we’ve got almost all the pieces in…
Hillsboro considering new dog ordinance
The Hillsboro City Council at its March 27 special meeting discussed a potential new ordinance for the city regarding dogs. City Attorney Josh Boehm said the new ordinance leans toward addressing the behavior of dogs rather than banning a particular…
National chain eyes Derby Marketplace site
A well-known national chain of beauty supplies and services is set to open in Derby. Ulta Beauty officials want to have an outlet in the Derby Marketplace, the large commercial development on the east side of Rock Road. Officials have…
Goddard using community crime map
The city of Goddard has recently started to use an interactive online map to indicate areas of crime through the city. The map allows community members to sign up for email notifications for crimes that occur within a specific area.…
Lenexa gives green light to new 6-story regional headquarters building for Kiewit Corp.
BThe Lenexa City Council Approved The Final Plan Tuesday Night For A New, Six-Story Office Building And Expansion Of An Existing Two-Level Parking Garage In City Center For Omaha-Based Construction And Engineering Company Kiewit Corp.’S Regional Headquarters. The New Building…
Great Bend hoping to take advantage of “Opportunity Zones” for investments
Opportunity Zones are an economic development tool enacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 designed to encourage long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities. This provides incentives to investors to move capital off the sidelines and…
Garden City Commission bans smoking at parks
The Garden City Commission passed an ordinance making smoking illegal at public parks Tuesday. The signs will be displayed near playgrounds to keep smoking away from children. The ordinance will go into affect this week. During the meeting commissioners did…
Leavenworth City Commissioners discuss stormwater fee
Leavenworth city commissioners have not yet settled on a dollar amount for a stormwater maintenance fee. But during a meeting, commissioners discussed options that would charge annual fees ranging from $72 to $96 per year for single family residences. For…
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