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Solar farms up for discussion in Reno County
Monday night, a town hall meeting in Nickerson discussed the future of solar farms in Reno County. Reno County currently bans large-scale commercial farms, and commissioners are considering lifting the moratorium. While Monday is important to whether or not portions of…
County attempting to keep road rights-of-way clear
Jackson County officials want to remind property owners that it’s illegal to plant crops, install electrical fences and place other items in road rights-of-way. Letters are now being sent to some landowners where this has become an issue, according to Scott…
Great Bend has two-day blood drive for Battle of the Badges
Donors can help hospitals stay prepared to weather challenges this summer at Red Cross blood drives. Great Bend will offer a two-day blood drive next week during the annual Battle of the Badges. Donate blood and vote for your favorite:…
Cheney Reservoir at lowest level since 2013
The National Weather Service said the Cheney Reservoir in Reno, Kingman and Sedgwick counties is at its lowest level since 2013. The Weather Service issued an update this week that said the reservoir is a little more than six feet below…
Overland Park a pilot city in new campaign to bring Kansans back to state
After graduating from William Jewell College, Overland Park Councilmember Drew Mitrisin left the Midwest for Washington, D.C. A Missouri native, Mitrisin says it was a call from his father-in-law about five years later that brought him and his wife back…
‘A hot-button issue’ — Another JoCo city tackles tree preservation ordinance
The city of Mission is working on a new tree preservation ordinance, the latest city in northeast Johnson County to look at ways to maintain its mature tree canopy. The Mission City Council during a committee meeting on Wednesday voiced support…
Lenexa K9 officer Kobi retires after seven years and nearly 600 calls
After seven years of serving Johnson County, a K9 officer for the Lenexa Police Department is retiring from the force. Having racked up hundreds of deployments and drug finds, Kobi, a 10-year-old Dutch Shepherd, served his last shift on July 5.…
Baxter Springs mural project to honor Route 66 and local heritage
A project is underway to highlight the history of Baxter Springs. An announcement today launched a new mural planned on the north side of town. It includes elements of baseball, the military, the railroad, a cattle drive, and, of course, Route…
Valley Center’s $19.5M recreation and aquatics center sees an opening ahead
A long-awaited Valley Center community project will open its doors early in 2025. City administrator Brent Clark said Valley Center's 44,000 square-foot recreation and aquatics center is "well underway" and is slated to open in January. "We're starting to see everything…
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