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JoCo homeless shelter plan moves ahead, as ardent backers and opponents weigh in
Concerns about providing homeless services to “illegal aliens” and people from outside Johnson County dominated discussion at the county commission last Thursday about a proposal to open a shelter at a former La Quinta Inn and Suites hotel in Lenexa.…
Small-town Kansan competes in Olympic marathon trials, encourages others to dream big
Kaylee Bogina is from Arma, Kansas and recently competed at the Olympic trials marathon in February. Making it to that point is a huge goal she is proud to check off her list. Her running career began in high school…
City of Wichita to change WPD gang database, awaiting court’s decision
After three years, Progeny v. City of Wichita, a lawsuit regarding the Wichita Police Department’s use of a gang list, is awaiting approval. If approved, some names that were incorrectly on the gang list will be removed, and the criteria…
City leaders approve pay raise for Topeka Police
City leaders have approved a pay increase to try and stop the police shortage in the Capital City. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, council members approved a pay increase for the Topeka Police Department (TPD). This competitive pay increase is…
Topeka leaders pass ordinance holding property owners accountable for maintaining ‘dangerous trees’
The City of Topeka passed an item requiring owners of a mobile home property to take on responsibility for removing or pruning “dangerous trees”. Tuesday evening, the Topeka City Council unanimously approved an action item that states the owner of…
‘A little explosion of growth,’ Emporia welcomes multiple new stores
Multiple new stores are coming to Emporia in the fall of 2024. Emporia residents can expect a new Ulta Beauty, Old Navy and Five Below to open in the near future. The three stores will be add-ons to the Emporia…
Federal judge issues temporary order blocking enforcement of a Kansas campaign finance law
A federal judge granted an Overland Park nonprofit organization’s request for a temporary restraining order blocking the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission from enforcing a campaign finance law until a trial on the constitutionality of the state’s definition of a political…
City looks to address budget issues caused by years of overspending
The city of Manhattan has found itself in some financial trouble after nearly a decade of spending more than it makes, and city staffers are trying to figure out how to get things under control with budget season around the…
This city will soon decide if golf carts are allowed on streets. See Wichita-area laws
An upcoming decision from a Wichita-area city could make it legal to drive golf carts on neighborhood streets. The new Valley Center ordinance would allow golf carts on streets with a speed limit less than 30 miles per hour. The…
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