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Leavenworth hires next City Manager
At the Sept. 24, 2024 meeting, the Leavenworth City Commission hired Scott Peterson as the next City Manager for the City of Leavenworth. Peterson begins his new role Nov. 4. Peterson takes over the job of City Manager after the…
Governor Kelly Announces $6.8M Investment for Nine New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that more than $6.8 million in federal funds will be directed to nine new locations selected for the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program. These new direct current (DC) fast-charging stations add to…
Concerns raised over rabies in Kansas
Kansas health officials and the state agriculture department are calling attention to human health risks after a second case of rabies was reported in outdoor cats that were not vaccinated. The cases were reported over the past two weeks in…
USD 394 hosting bond forum
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, in which USD 394 patrons will be voting on a bond issue, the Rose Hill school district is hosting a come and go bond forum at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 and 28 in the…
Commission grapples with social media policies for city personnel, officials
Emporia City Commissioners discussed social media policies for city officials and staff Wednesday afternoon. City Attorney Christina Montgomery said the policy is aimed at navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding government use of social media platforms. Montgomery emphasized the importance…
Goal of redeveloped activity center is to create ‘stronger, more connected community’
Old Town Lenexa has a new look. Sections of the wanted and needed redevelopment project of the city’s Old Town Activity Center at 13420 Oak St. are beginning to unfold. “This project originated from the parks and recreation master plan…
‘Missing middle’ housing project in northeast Olathe moves ahead
A mixed residential rental project planned in Olathe aimed at filling a “missing middle” housing gap easily cleared a major hurdle this week. The Olathe City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request and preliminary site development plan for the prospective…
Lenexa City Center could add 200-plus apartments near its entrance
More than 200 apartments are slated to fill vacant space across the street from Lenexa City Center's entryway. At the northeast corner of 87th Street Parkway and Renner Boulevard, Price Development Group plans to construct 215 apartments in a pair…
A home costs more than ever in Kansas. The 2008 housing crisis is part of the reason
Demand for homes in Kansas is high, but construction of new homes has been slow for more than a decade. Kansas saw a significant drop in home construction after the Great Recession, contributing to a housing shortage today that drives…
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