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Crawford County residents provide feedback on U.S. 69 Highway study
"A generational highway" that was the reaction of one Crawford County resident after attending the U.S. 69 highway study meeting in Pittsburg today. "Yeah, I think this is an interesting process that they're doing, sharing with us information, and then…
Topeka proposes TPD pay increase to address officer shortage
The City of Topeka is trying to address a shortage of police officers by offering more competitive pay. The city budget manager said there's a shortage of 40 officers, and that there's a growing pay gap for officers in the…
Wichita to step up efforts to reduce water use
The City of Wichita will be asking residents to do more to reduce water use in order to hold off mandatory water restrictions. Public Works Director Gary Janzen talked about a “call to action” during a workshop meeting Tuesday with…
Clearing up confusion around solar ban
At a recent Harvey County Commission candidate forum, a question was posed: how does a solar farm operate in the county, with a ban on solar farms? The question came after candidates were asked if they supported the wind and…
Task force hoping for full-time child care coordinator in Harvey County
With a large gap in child care options in the county, a child care task force hopes a dedicated employee could lead the charge in finding solutions. The task force is working to address issues around child care in the…
In SMSD, one school raised $610,000 in donations, while another took in $300. Is that fair?
Donation statistics presented to a special committee Friday by Shawnee Mission School District administrators showed a lopsided giving advantage when it comes to the district’s wealthiest schools. But whether that disparity is resulting in more staff positions or better educational…
Citizens ask for limited zoning in Bourbon County
Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday learned more about a topic that has cropped up during discussions on solar panel developments – limited zoning. Commissioners have discussed zoning in recent months and have also been asked by citizens to consider adopting…
JoCo OKs $3.7M to renovate Lenexa hotel into homeless shelter
The proposed homeless services center at a repurposed Lenexa hotel took another step forward last week, as a majority of county commissioners agreed to fund $3.3 million in renovations. The commission also voted to approve a 10-year agreement with reStart…
City of Bentley entering Stage 1 of water conservation plan
The City of Bentley is entering Stage 1 of its water conservation plan. Bentley City Administrator Tim Bryan said the town is one of the few communities to purchase raw water from the City of Wichita. Wichita is planning for…
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