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This Johnson County city is the next to explore allowing accessory dwelling units
Another northeast Johnson County city is exploring new housing options to allow under its city code. The Merriam City Council on Monday unanimously voted to direct the city’s planning commission to draft an ordinance that explicitly allows accessory dwelling units,…
Prairie Village will address speeding on neighborhood street after residents’ petition
Speed tables are coming to a connecting street near Meadowbrook Park. The Prairie Village City Council last week unanimously approved the installation of two speed tables along 90th Street between Somerset Drive and Roe Avenue, just north of Meadowbrook Park.…
Yes, it’s possible to build too much housing. But Junction City has been recovering.
The story of how the city built entire neighborhoods for a population that never materialized is, in some ways, a story of bad timing and unforeseeable events – a fluke. But the experience also illustrates the risks many smaller communities…
Phillips County prepares for mock disaster drill
A community-wide mock disaster drill will take place in Phillips County Wednesday. The exercise will involve the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, EMS, the Phillipsburg Fire Department, Phillips County Rural District #1 Fire Department, Phillips County Health Systems, Amber Wave, and…
Why you will see more Kansas police officers at railroad crossings
You may see more officers pulling drivers over near railroad crossings this week. It is part of “Operation Clear Track.” From now through Sept. 29, state, federal and railroad law enforcement departments will enforce railroad grade crossing and trespassing laws…
City of Topeka offers free computers to local residents
City officials are giving away free computers to local residents in and around Topeka as part of a digital equity initiative. Taylor Bugg with the City of Topeka said in a press release that qualifying Topeka and Shawnee County residents…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 23, 2024
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Lawrence in middle of peak of infestation from emerald ash borers, removing about 150 ash trees per year
Arborists in Lawrence managing the infestation from an invasive beetle called emerald ash borers that are affecting ash trees say the period of damage is at a peak, with the city needing to remove about 150 of those trees per…
Salina is using new technology to extend the life of its streets
"For instance, we're currently testing that pressure pave (technique)," [Jim Teutsch, director of public works for the City of Salina] said. ... He said road departments hope to get seven to eight years out of typical surface treatments, but this…
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