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UG pushes KCK affordable housing plan forward after clarifying vote
Plans to remake a 1960s apartment complex in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, into affordable housing are moving forward. American Community Developers Inc. requested $21 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds from the Kansas Development Finance Authority to renovate the Gateway…
People want to live in rural Kansas. They just need houses.
Contrary to the prevailing narratives, there are communities across the plains of central and western Kansas where people desperately want to live, helping position those places to add population. Remote work has opened possibilities for people looking for affordable housing…
Mapping out a service connection point for homeless in Topeka
Twice a week in church parking lots, Topeka’s homeless population finds help through an array of services offered collectively – with purpose – by local partners. Through the Mobile Access Partnership (MAP), homeless individuals receive hot showers, warm meals and…
Local police honor breast cancer awareness with pink badges
The Baxter Springs Police Officer's are turning in their badges for new pink ones in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. "Last year several people walked up to officers and shared stories related to their experience with breast cancer. Some as…
Three Kansas counties meet to discuss concerns over proposed energy corridor
On Tuesday night, leaders of three central Kansas counties met to discuss a proposed energy corridor that has landowners concerned. The National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) is a route designated by the federal government to expand projects to transport…
New sales tax to support health care goes into effect in Norton County
Starting Oct. 1, Norton County residents will see a change in the cash register as a 1% sales tax increase to support health care goes into effect. Kevin Faughnder, Norton County Hospital’s CEO, said it’s tough for rural health nationwide…
Arkansas City to upgrade water system
Arkansas City has launched its new Drinking Water System Improvement Master Plan. The city says the initiative is critical to address aging infrastructure and improve efficiency. “We are excited to take this next step toward modernizing our water system,” City…
Union hopes new bonus will plug gap after ‘unprecedented loss’ of Shawnee County dispatchers
Emergency dispatchers in Shawnee County will be receiving a new retention bonus in a move praised by law enforcement and a local union. Shawnee County commissioners approved of a new $3,000 retention bonus for dispatchers in late September. This new…
Petition to lift breed-specific ban in Salina fails
An effort to lift a dog breed-specific ban in Salina has hit a roadblock. Salinans Against BSL (Breed Specific Language) has been working for years to lift the breed-specific ban. Last week, a petition containing 1,814 signatures requiring the city…
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