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Scooters and e-bikes now allowed on Overland Park trails
Overland Park has formally approved a new ordinance that will permanently allow e-mobility devices, like e-bikes and electric scooters, on its city trails. The Overland Park City Council on Monday unanimously approved the new ordinance and repealed an existing one that prohibited such…
City invites Garden City residents to participate in survey
The City of Garden City recognizes the invaluable role of resident input and engagement in shaping the future of the community. With a commitment to transparency and inclusivity, the city announces the launch of its Capital Improvement Plan survey, powered…
Morton County Hospital receives new CMS designation
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. has announced that Morton County Hospital has recently been re-designated as a Critical Access Hospital under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a change which will improve the financial status of the hospital. “This change…
Fare Increase for Johnson County Micro Transit
Based on a review of the current ridership trends, the 2024 program budget, increasing ridership demands and service efficiency, the Board of County Commissioners has authorized Johnson County Transit to implement a fare increase to the Johnson County micro transit…
El Dorado City Commission rejects permit for proposed overnight homeless shelter
The El Dorado City Commission voted against a plan to turn a vacant building into an overnight homeless shelter at their meeting Monday night. The 3-2 vote came after much discussion and weeks of public comments regarding the permit for the…
Prairie Village could expand eligibility for home improvement grants
More properties could soon be eligible for two home improvement grant programs in Prairie Village. The Prairie Village City Council during a council committee of the whole discussion on Dec. 4 agreed to increase the maximum average home value for properties…
Shawnee residents keep up fight against approved U-Haul storage center
Despite passing a narrow Shawnee City Council vote last year, a proposal for a U-Haul off Kansas Highway 7 continues to face pushback from neighbors. At a Dec. 11 city council meeting, neighbors close to the proposed storage building and retail…
How tweaks to Overland Park city code could stiffen penalties for reckless drivers
Overland Park is updating some of its traffic codes to mirror state traffic rules in order to ensure more accountability for drivers who cause collisions within city limits. Under the current city code, some individuals who cause accidents in Overland Park…
Planning commission splits on plan for massive solar farm north of Lawrence
Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission members voted on a 4-4 tie to recommend denial of a permit for a massive solar farm north of Lawrence after a meeting that stretched hours into early Tuesday morning. The permit will soon go to the…
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