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Frontenac Fire Captain Jim McClain retires after nearly 50 years
The Frontenac Fire Department bids farewell to Captain Jim McClain, who retires after almost 50 years of service to the community. Hired in 1974 and promoted to Captain a decade later, McClain's positive attitude and leadership were hallmarks of his…
Rossville residents receive extra help with storm damage
Residents in Rossville are seeing an abundance of help from community members to tackle storm damage. Early Wednesday morning, strong winds and heavy rain swept through all of northeast Kansas. Rossville was amongst many areas hit hard with fallen tree…
Haysville sees vandalism to parks, antique lights
The City of Haysville is seeking information on recent vandalism at numerous park restrooms. The vandalism also left a busy street in the dark. The City says restrooms have had sinks and plumbing fixtures damaged or stolen. Some of the…
New terminal opens at Garden City Airport
The second phase of Garden City’s new Airport terminal is complete. Kansas Senator Jerry Moran was in attendance as the ribbon was cut to open the terminal of the new facility. Garden City’s original terminal was constructed in 1959 and…
Kansas firefighters receive nearly $19M from relief act
The Kansas Insurance Department announced nearly $19 million will be going to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRA). Of those, Shawnee County will receive nearly $1 million. On Thursday, June 27 Kansas Insurance Department (KID) Public Affairs Manager Kyle Strathman announced…
Topeka receives $25 million sidewalk grant
The City of Topeka will be receiving $25 million dollars from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) for sidewalk projects. Topeka is receiving funds under the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program. The project will see 50 miles…
Park City recycling plant fire now under control. Crews continue to monitor hot spots
Sedgwick County Fire Marshal Brad Crisp announced Wednesday afternoon that the fire at Park City’s Evergreen Recycle plant is officially under control, although crews will remain on scene for at least another day. Some piles of materials were still smoldering,…
Park City relaxes firewall code for future development
Building inspector Bob Walker recommended the change because he believes the city's previous firewall regulations for townhomes were excessive. A firewall is used to delay the spread of a fire with a prescribed fire resistance duration and independent structural stability.…
Developers have bold plans for Park City entertainment district
A new commercial district in Park City broke ground on June 14 at the former Echo Hills Golf Course between 53rd and 61st streets on the west side of I-135. Projects being constructed on the property include a baseball complex,…
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