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Big road project planned for Osborne County, open house planned
A major road project is scheduled for more than three miles of U.S. Highway 281 in northern Kansas starting in January. The project is big enough that the Kansas Department of Transportation is holding a public open house about it…
Baxter Springs hosts 7th annual Back the Badge event
Baxter Springs community members came together today to raise money for local reserves through an annual event. The 7th annual Back the Badge event was held in the American Bank parking lot in Baxter Springs. It’s a collaboration between the…
Shawnee County offers new incentive for snow plow drivers
Shawnee County is trying to make it easier to find snowplow drivers for the winter months. Snowplow drivers are getting a boost from Shawnee County with an offer of some financial incentives while they apply for their licenses. A major…
Police officer won’t be charged after pedestrian struck, killed in southwest Wichita
A Wichita police officer will not face charges in an incident where a man was struck and killed by police cruiser in southwest Wichita. “Our office has completed its review of the case and determined there is insufficient evidence of…
A ‘silver lining’ in Wichita’s drought? Cheney water levels low enough to repair dam
The city of Wichita is planning to take advantage of Cheney Reservoir’s historic-low water levels by fixing its crumbling dam. The Wichita City Council on Tuesday approved a $13.85 million project to repair 1.5 miles of soil cement “armor” that…
City of Lawrence’s downtown ambassadors aim to keep the district clean and current
The City of Lawrence started its Downtown Ambassador Program to get parking staff back to work during the pandemic. Since its return in July 2023, the program has aimed to keep the cultural hub of Lawrence clean, beautified and welcoming.…
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…
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