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New Pott County ECODEVO director discusses first few months on the job, Scorpius meeting
The new director of the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (ECODEVO) has hit the ground running in her first three months on the job. Shanna Goodman, of Wamego, was hired in January to succeed long-time former director Jack Allston, who…
8 towns battle series of grass fires
Firefighters from a wide area spent most of Monday afternoon battling three fires in the western portion of the county. Hillsboro, Goessel, Lincolnville, Durham, Florence, Herington, and Ramona fire departments, which comprise the Marion County task force, as well as…
New safeguards on Kansas police seizures of property coming after Kelly signs reforms
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday signed into law the most substantial overhaul of the state’s civil asset forfeiture rules in years, the latest effort by lawmakers to reform law enforcement seizures of property. The controversial but widespread practice allows…
Affordable housing plans in Prairie Village
After months of protests, a court fight and a contentious election, Prairie Village is once again considering plans to amend zoning laws to allow for more housing — but now only limited types in commercial areas. ... Chris Brewster, a…
Need help finding way around Olathe? City’s new sign project aims to give directions
Olathe is developing new signs designed to help people find their way and locate unique places and notable features across the city. Earlier this month, the Olathe City Council gave the greenlight to a project to place new wayfinding signs…
Wichita gets U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Wichita will host the 2025 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships in January, according to a Visit Wichita news release. It will be the first time the U.S. Championships will be held in both Wichita and the state of Kansas, the…
Pottawatomie County signs disaster declaration for storm damage in St. Marys area
Pottawatomie County Commissioners signed a disaster declaration Monday, following severe storm damage in the eastern part of the county late last week. Emergency Management Director Jennifer Merrow says the National Weather Service was on site Friday week assessing damage in…
Wichita school district could consider bond issue, consolidation plan
Consultants hired by Wichita public schools say the district needs to reduce its number of buildings by more than 25% over the next two decades. That could involve a massive bond issue or series of bonds to build and renovate schools…
Baxter Springs Fire Department celebrates groundbreaking for new facility
An empty lot on the corner of 17th and Military Avenue in Baxter Springs will soon be home to a new fire station. Ground was broken today on the new facility for the Baxter Springs Fire Department. U.S. Representative Jake LaTurner helped…
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