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Clearing up confusion around solar ban
At a recent Harvey County Commission candidate forum, a question was posed: how does a solar farm operate in the county, with a ban on solar farms? The question came after candidates were asked if they supported the wind and…
Task force hoping for full-time child care coordinator in Harvey County
With a large gap in child care options in the county, a child care task force hopes a dedicated employee could lead the charge in finding solutions. The task force is working to address issues around child care in the…
In SMSD, one school raised $610,000 in donations, while another took in $300. Is that fair?
Donation statistics presented to a special committee Friday by Shawnee Mission School District administrators showed a lopsided giving advantage when it comes to the district’s wealthiest schools. But whether that disparity is resulting in more staff positions or better educational…
Citizens ask for limited zoning in Bourbon County
Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday learned more about a topic that has cropped up during discussions on solar panel developments – limited zoning. Commissioners have discussed zoning in recent months and have also been asked by citizens to consider adopting…
JoCo OKs $3.7M to renovate Lenexa hotel into homeless shelter
The proposed homeless services center at a repurposed Lenexa hotel took another step forward last week, as a majority of county commissioners agreed to fund $3.3 million in renovations. The commission also voted to approve a 10-year agreement with reStart…
City of Bentley entering Stage 1 of water conservation plan
The City of Bentley is entering Stage 1 of its water conservation plan. Bentley City Administrator Tim Bryan said the town is one of the few communities to purchase raw water from the City of Wichita. Wichita is planning for…
Sedgwick County commissioners looking for new way to fund arts and culture services
A plan to fund arts and culture services in Sedgwick County through a sales tax continues to move forward. Currently, arts and culture services are paid for with property taxes. County commissioners are trying to come up with a way…
The ‘Big Ditch’ prevents major flooding in Wichita. Could it serve another purpose?
Eighty years ago this spring, the Little Arkansas River spilled out of its banks in a way that spelled big trouble. Swollen by heavy rain, the river and nearby Chisholm Creek drove an estimated 5,000 Wichitans from their homes, washed…
As drought deepens, Wichita is poised to double rates for biggest water users
Wichita could soon raise rates for its high-volume water users as it ramps up its response to the drought. Next month, public works director Gary Janzen will present the City Council with a proposal to roughly double rates for tier…
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