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Pickleball noise causing issues at this Prairie Village park
Prairie Village is looking at four different options for alleviating pickleball noise coming from public courts at Windsor Park. Residents near the park at 7200 Windsor St. have shared concerns about the incessant noise of paddles hitting balls at six pickleball…
Lawrence Police Department prioritizing calls by solvability; non-officer responders working out well, chief says
The Lawrence Police Department is prioritizing calls by how solvable they are, LPD Chief Rich Lockhart told city commissioners Tuesday, and the addition of four non-officer responders has helped with efficiency. The department is now using a solvability matrix to…
Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 Superintendent announces retirement
Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 Superintendent Richard Proffitt has announced his plans to retire in a statement from the district office on Tuesday morning. Proffitt has served as the USD 250 Superintendent of Schools since 2018, guiding the district through the…
A look into Topeka’s next multimillion dollar park
Shawnee County Parks and Recreation gave county commissioners a sneak peak into the nearly $4 million dollar Southwest Topeka Family Park project. Talks have been in the works for nearly a decade to turn the plot of land at southwest…
Labette County explores use of repeaters for rural firefighters
Labette County commissioners on Monday heard about a portable repeater that could improve radio communication for rural firefighters. Firefighters have struggled in certain areas of the county to reach the 800 megahertz tower in the center of the county with…
KDOT to share updated plans for US50/400 expansion
A public meeting for four upcoming U.S. 50/400 expansion projects in Finney and Gray counties will take place on Thursday, November 16, from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Gray County Recreation Center 4-H room. The Kansas Department of Transportation…
Disappearing Main Street: The struggles of finding the next generation of owners
How long do you think it should take to find a buyer for a thriving business? Longer than you might think if you live in small town, Kansas. Don's Place is nestled in the middle of downtown Protection, Kansas whose…
Fighting water woes in Kansas
The State of Kansas Governor's water conference is this week. It's an effort to save water in the wake of a drought in parts of Kansas, along with aquifers that are drying up. "I always say the sky is not…
Pottawatomie County ponders next steps after sales tax proposal fails for second time
For two consecutive years, Pottawatomie County voters have turned down a proposal to raise sales tax by a quarter percent to fund certain county road projects. Commissioners on Monday pointed to a lack of ability to educate the public as to…
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