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INK Reaching Out to Local Government and Business Community
The Information Network of Kansas (INK) is reaching out to local government and business leaders to form new partnerships to help make government more accessible to Kansans. INK was statutorily created in 1992 to assist state and local government agencies…
After promise of free tuition, this southeast Kansas town isn’t just growing. It’s booming
Announced in fall 2019, the Neodesha Promise Scholarship — funded by high school alumnus and philanthropist Ben Cutler — vowed to turn the tide for the southeast Kansas town of about 2,100, which for years had seen a dwindling population…
Hutchinson Fire Department, hospital raising funds for Infant Safety Box Project
The Hutchinson Fire Department and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center are raising funds to provide a safe and anonymous way for mothers or guardians to legally surrender a child. The Infant Safety Box Project is aimed at raising at least $50,000…
This Saline County program weatherizes homes, saving money — and sometimes lives
Terminating a live wire didn't exactly come with his job description, but it's something that Peterson, executive director of the Community Housing Development Organization, would gladly do again. Saline County funded a home Weatherization Assistance Program with American Rescue Plan…
Topeka losing longest-serving leader
Human resources director Jacque Russell, the longest-tenured department head for Topeka’s city government, is leaving city employment. Russell has resigned effective Dec. 1, city communications director Gretchen Spiker said Wednesday. Russell joined the city in July 2007 as its classification…
Hepler voters choose their mayor, again
“What, did I win?” Doug Harris asked from his truck, Wednesday. Harris, the mayor of Hepler, Kan., didn’t file for re-election, but according to Gene Rountree-Garcia, Crawford County’s director of elections, Harris was leading 9-1 among write-in votes cast in…
6 votes separate these 2 Wyandotte County candidates
As outstanding ballots are counted, the race for a seat to represent south-central Kansas City, Kansas, on Wyandotte County’s governing body has narrowed to six votes. Philip Lopez, who owns a tree trimming business, on Thursday remained ahead of Steve…
Overland Park is planning for the future of its parks system
Overland Park is paving the way for the future of its parks and recreation system. Called Playbook OP, the updated long-range plan currently under review will eventually identify future goals for the city’s pools, parks, green spaces and other recreational…
Downtown KCK is ready for a rebirth, starting with a $70M ‘game-changer’
Kansas City, Kansas, has had its share of ups and downs over the years, from the closing of the Indian Springs Shopping Center, to the development of the Kansas Speedway and Legends area. But the city’s downtown has remained a challenge.…
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