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Wichita proposes to buy former Park Elementary School to use as homeless shelter
Wichita wants to convert the former Park Elementary school into a new shelter for people who are homeless. For months, the city has been seeking a location for what it calls a multiagency center: a facility with emergency shelter beds,…
Merriam adopts new rules after decision to take ‘thin blue line’ flags out of annual display
Following a debate over the use of “thin blue line” flags in the city’s annual Fourth of July event, Merriam has adopted a new official flag display policy. The Merriam City Council on Monday unanimously approved the new flag rules for…
Park City’s long-awaited $500M mixed-use development to break ground this week
Park City is ready for a groundbreaking on a massive and long-awaited mixed-use development. Wichita's Lange Real Estate announced Monday it will break ground Friday on a 160-acre, mixed-use development west of I-135 between 53rd Street North and 61st Street. The development,…
USD 259 looks to rebuild, renovate, and consolidate 25 schools
Wichita Public Schools is looking to rebuild, renovate, and consolidate 25 schools across the district over the next five years. Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld presented the Board of Education with his recommendations for the facility master plan. "The recommendations would occur…
There’s a new Chief of Police in the City of Columbus
Columbus has a new police chief. “I understand that I have big shoes to fill,” said Chief Kyle Clark. The City Council selected Clark to serve as the next Chief of Police for the City. He's a lifelong resident of…
Governor Kelly Announces 12 Rural Communities and Organizations to Receive Funding for Mural and Public Art Projects
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 12 communities and organizations will receive a combined $78,800 to allow 20 new murals and public art projects to revive public spaces and engage residents and visitors. “Murals and public art installations welcome people…
Lenexa is launching a pilot program to give seniors property tax relief
Lenexa is planning to launch a pilot program that will provide $100,000 in property tax relief for older homeowners in the area. On Tuesday, the Lenexa City Council unanimously approved a Governing Body Finance Policy for a Property Tax Rebate Program…
Gov. Kelly approves updated drought declarations, emergency water use approved for four counties
Governor Laura Kelly has approved updated drought declarations for Kansas counties through a proclamation. “While drought conditions have improved in some areas of the state, many counties continue to be negatively impacted by the decline in water supply or strains…
Wichita says most systems back online following cyberattack
The City of Wichita says recovery efforts following the recent cyberattack are progressing well and that most public facing systems are back in service with some limited exceptions. Water metering, billing and payment processing systems are coming back online, the…
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