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Speed bumps, humps and tables — How Johnson County cities try to slow drivers down
Cities like Leawood and Prairie Village have recently addressed speeding in neighborhoods through traffic calming measures. But which measures work the best to slow down traffic? Speed humps or roundabouts are just two examples of traffic calming measures used in…
Prairie Village says final price tag for new community center could top $90M
After narrowly surviving a vote to scuttle the entire project, the Prairie Village City Council is moving forward with a years-long idea to build a city-owned community center. The final projected price tag is now clearer, too, with the city…
New UG development director talks growth, long-term strategy
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, filled a two-year vacancy in its economic development office. Chelsee Chism will be the county’s next economic development director, rebuilding the department to support small businesses, entice new economic development opportunities and…
Audit of Kansas TIF districts reveals delays in returns, increased crime rates
Some of Kansas’ largest cities are struggling to gain full returns on tax increment financing districts meant to help bolster development activity and property values, a recent state audit found. TIF districts, as they are called, are intended to fund…
‘First People of Kansas’ documentary showcases Native American history for St. John community
Former journalist Beccy Tanner had always had a knack for history. As soon as she noticed there was not any written history of Native Americans in her small central-Kansas town of St. John, she knew she could join her talent…
Volunteer firefighters worry new OSHA safety standards could shut down some rural departments
Fighting fires has evolved, but federal safety regulations haven’t changed for nearly half a century. Now the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed new safety standards. It's great news for professional firefighters, but volunteer departments say the new rules…
City of Baxter Springs unveils new historic mural, ribbon cutting
The City of Baxter Springs partners with local organizations to celebrate the completion of a mural. The city says the mural covers the entire 100x12 ft. wall of the Water Works Plant building facing east, on the corner of Highway…
Wichita City Council to consider gunshot detecting devices, water plant agreement
The Wichita City Council voted 7-0 to approve the purchase of 31 additional Flock license plate cameras and gunshot detection technology for the Wichita Police Department. In 2022, the WPD began using Flock Raven gunshot detection devices in places considered…
Derby firefighter returns back from Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
As more Kansas rescue crews head to Florida to respond to Hurricane Milton, others are just returning home after two weeks of search and rescue after Hurricane Helene. Captain Matt Ludwig with the Derby Fire Department says he would do…
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