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Manhattan is ‘special place’ for incoming city manager Danielle Dulin
Home is where the heart is, and Manhattan’s newest city manager said she is returning to work in a community she always has loved. Long before the Manhattan city commission appointed Danielle Dulin as city manager early this month, she…
Property crime up, violent crime down in Kansas
An annual report on crime in Kansas shows property crime rising and a decline in violent crime, providing benchmarks that may guide law enforcement and community leaders. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Index Report, which summarizes crime data submitted…
KDOT accepting applications for Innovative Technology Program
The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 round of the agency’s Innovative Technology Program. The Innovative Technology Program provides financial assistance to governmental and non-governmental organizations for innovative transportation-related projects that promote safety, improve…
Vote passed to let citizens decide if county commission should increase to five
The Bourbon County Commission plans to let voters decide whether to add two commission districts in the November election. On Monday, the commission passed by a 2-1 vote a resolution that would place the following question on the Nov. 5…
Common Consumption Area expanded
The Great Bend City Council adopted an ordinance Monday that greatly expands the downtown Common Consumption Area, which allows a committee to allow alcohol sales in designated areas during select events. The vote was 6-1, with councilmember Davis Jimenez opposed…
‘Time to turn the page’: Attempt to recall Prairie Village mayor after housing saga fails
An attempt to recall Prairie Village Mayor Eric Mikkelson will not move forward after a group — unhappy with the city’s efforts to address its shortage of affordable housing — did not collect enough signatures to place the initiative on…
City council approves ordinance changes for short-term rentals, purchasing of naming rights
On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council approved the city budget for 2025, as well as several other items, including ordinance changes for short-term rentals and the purchasing of naming rights. The Wichita City Council approved ordinance changes regarding short-term rentals…
Parsons PD receives safety tool donation to boost officer visibility
Flashing lights could be the thing that saves a police officer’s life. “During those periods when officers are out working traffic crashes and other incidents in the middle of the night, they need to be seen,” said Robert Spinks, Parsons…
Topeka city council urges tax entities to keep rates low
The Topeka City Council unanimously passed a resolution to urge all local tax entities to keep property tax rates as low as possible for homeowners and renters. The resolution was brought by District 8 City Councilman Spencer Duncan last month…
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