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Shawnee County considers adding new walking trails
Shawnee County officials are looking at increasing walking opportunities for locals with the addition of new trails and sidewalks. Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) is working to update its trail systems and Greenway Master Plan. This plan would connect…
Historic Topeka theatre asks for $5 million from city, county
A historic local theatre nestled in downtown Topeka is asking for several million dollars from the county to help it stay running. The Jayhawk Theatre has long been a staple of the Capital City’s downtown area ever since it opened…
Emporia residents to decide on new recreation center
Emporia voters will be the ones deciding whether or not a new recreation center will be built. Wednesday, Nov. 20 the Emporia City Commission decided to let the public get the final say on the future of a new recreation…
Iola council to consider solar purchase Monday
Iola City Council members will decide whether to enter a solar agreement to provide up to 3 megawatts of power via solar energy produced in Pratt County. The allocation would price the 3 megawatts at $50 per megawatt hour. City…
Lawrence parents weigh advantages, concerns of cell phone-free schools; school board to vote on policy
A new policy imposing a cell phone-free school day is on the table, and though some Lawrence parents believe it would better support teachers and students’ mental health, others said they’re worried about the safety implications. The Lawrence school board…
City rezoning debate pits older neighborhoods against need for housing
A question about rezoning on Tuesday brought to the forefront a larger philosophical debate: should Manhattan prioritize preserving older residential neighborhoods or allowing mult-unit buildings to increase housing stock? Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday approved rezoning two adjoining lots, each…
Commerce Announces New Housing Workforce Development Grant
The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced the launch of the Fostering Residential Advancement through Mentoring and Education (FRAME) grant program, a groundbreaking initiative that will address both housing needs and workforce development in Kansas. This new opportunity will provide…
Governor Kelly Announces More than $1.4 Million Investment for Safer Streets and Roads
Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that four Kansas communities have secured over $1.1 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). “Leveraging…
Program offers help for utilities
The City of Iola is working with local churches and organizations to remind utility customers of a program that helps neighbors in times of financial hardship. When paying your utility bill, you have an option to round up to the…
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