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Bob Halloran Park Ribbon Cutting
The City of Garden City is thrilled to announce the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bob Halloran Community Park, a new recreational space designed to promote inclusivity and community engagement. Source: Garden City, KS - News Flash
Has the rain in Wichita helped drought conditions? What reservoir levels indicate
Recent rainy weather has led to water levels at Cheney Reservoir rising more than a foot since a low point in mid-May, but more precipitation is needed to ease drought restrictions in Wichita heading into summer. Even with the U.S.…
JoCo government has started working with AI. New policy lays out how staffers can use it responsibly
Cheery chatbots offering help with property valuation appeals or tax bills won’t be popping up on the Johnson County website any time soon. But artificial intelligence is beginning to seep into the county’s administration in various other ways — enough…
Overland Park nearly ready to launch permit-ready housing pilot
A pilot program intended to make it easier to build homes in Overland Park from a group of pre-selected designs is nearly ready to launch. Earlier this month, city staff told the Overland Park City Council Community Development Committee that…
Wyandotte County weighs if it can afford to freeze property taxes another year
Over the next few weeks, Wyandotte County commissioners will need to decide whether to freeze property tax revenues for a second consecutive year. And at least one local official said it’s time for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and…
Cheney Lake up over a foot due to recent rain
Cheney Lake is now up over a foot since the beginning of May thanks to the abundance of rain. According to the latest data from the National Water Prediction Service, that lake is at 1,414.85 feet as of 7 a.m. Thursday. At the…
Reno County Commission approves local disaster declaration after Plevna tornado
It’s been ten days since a tornado tore through the town of Plevna in Reno County. The EF-3 storm left a path of destruction, but the damage does not meet the threshold required for state or federal disaster aid. According…
Emporia eyes completion of new fire station
The City of Emporia is topping off its new state-of-the-art fire station. The final beam was installed on Wednesday for the new Emporia fire station. Work on this facility has been ongoing for several years, and is a huge upgrade…
Unbound Gravel Race returns to Emporia for 2025
Bikers from around the world are gathering in Emporia for this year's annual Unbound Gravel race. The Unbound Gravel race officially kicks off on Thursday, May 29 and lasts through to Sunday, June 1. Around 5,000 riders are expected to…
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