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Book power: Johnson County program helps children in courthouse ‘feel not alone’
Going to a courtroom can be scary, especially for children at the center of custody cases. Getting a small gift can help to take some of the fear out of the experience. That’s where Courtroom Assisted Reading Encouragement (CARE) comes in…
Rules for backyard chickens in Johnson County keep evolving. Which cities allow them?
When the weather heats up and people in Johnson County start looking for new projects, questions about backyard chickens start popping up. In Johnson County, the rules for owning backyard chickens varies from city to city, which can cause confusion for…
New education center in Southeast Kansas aims to transform lives
A new Southeast Kansas education center is looking to provide more resources for students and young adults struggling with behavioral issues. "I just can't imagine the feeling of no one being there, no one supporting you, no one loving you,…
Lenexa is launching a pilot property tax rebate program
Lenexa is planning to launch a pilot program that will provide $100,000 in property tax relief for older homeowners in the area. On Tuesday, the Lenexa City Council unanimously approved a Governing Body Finance Policy for a Property Tax Rebate Program…
Wichita Police Department Mounted Unit welcomes new Clydesdale
The Wichita Police Department Mounted United has welcomed Bobbi, a 3-year-old Clydesdale mare. Bobbi was able to be acquired thanks to a collaboration between the WPD, Wichita Police & Fire Foundation, Cowskin Creek Clydesdales, and a local donor. "Their support has…
Survey work begins for next phase of East Kellogg expansion
The Kansas Department of Transportation says a geological field survey has started for the next phase of the East Kellogg expansion project in Wichita. The survey is focused on the section of Kellogg from the K-96 interchange to 159th Street East…
Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $4M Awarded through Broadband ADOPT Program
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that seven organizations will receive a combined $3.9 million in grants through the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Promote Technology (ADOPT) program. ADOPT supports the Kelly administration’s work to connect more Kansans to high-speed internet by…
Sedgwick County expects report soon on solar regulations
Sedgwick County Commissioners heard an update Wednesday on the process of adopting regulations governing large-scale solar energy projects, and they voted to delay action until early August. The county has hired a consulting team with expertise on solar power issues to…
City Commission establishes new downtown parking program
The Manhattan City Commission approved a resolution Tuesday night that establishes the Downtown Convention Parking Program for this year. Starting August 1st, the city will begin charging parking fees for the downtown garage. The action Tuesday will allocate transient guest tax,…
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