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Harvey County addresses fireworks sales
The Harvey County Commission decided it wasn’t worth the extra effort and possible risks involved to allow fireworks sales in the county. In April, the commission was asked by Michelle Green, a Burrton resident, to lift the current ban on…
Johnson County juvenile detention center will start housing detainees from other counties
The Johnson County juvenile services department will begin taking in youths from other Kansas counties as a way of recouping some of the costs of running the detention center at 915 W. Spruce St. in Olathe when it is not…
Lenexa uses drones as an emergency first response tactic — The city plans to buy more
The city of Lenexa will expand a new program that uses drones to respond to emergency calls before police or firefighters arrive. On June 3, the Lenexa City Council voted 7-0 to approve adopting a resolution amending the 2025-2029 Capital…
Kansas is making the 93-mile Flint Hills Trail even better for cyclists
Cyclists will be able to ride nearly 100 miles of uninterrupted trail in eastern Kansas thanks to a new bridge near Ottawa. The Flint Hills Trail runs from Osawatomie to Council Grove. It offers views of riverside bluffs, woods, rolling…
Crawford County to pilot AI railroad alert system with state grant
Crawford County will serve as a testing ground for a new AI-driven railroad crossing alert system, thanks to a $450,000 grant awarded through the Kansas Transportation Innovation Program. The project is one of 20 selected statewide for funding by Governor…
Ark City moves to expand and update historic downtown district
Arkansas City is taking steps to update its historic downtown district designation, a move aimed at preserving key buildings and opening new opportunities for reinvestment. The city has selected Davis Preservation, a Kansas-based firm, to lead the effort. The $20,000…
A promise to deliver
The prospects of higher education just got a lot more affordable for future Humboldt-USD 258 graduates. The Humboldt Promise, announced at Monday’s USD 258 Board of Education meeting, is a scholarship that provides nearly every Humboldt student the opportunity to…
No more letters: Sedgwick County jail goes digital
Major changes are coming to how inmates at the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility communicate with the outside world. Beginning Monday, June 16, the jail will roll out a series of changes to its phone, video visitation, and mail systems.…
AI, drones, and data: Kansas invests in next-gen transportation
Kansas is putting artificial intelligence to work on its roads, skies, and sidewalks. Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that more than $4.5 million will be awarded to 20 projects across the state through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Innovative…
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