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Going from economic rut to groove in Liberal, Kansas
Is Liberal stuck in a rut? A year and a half ago, José Lara thought so. The U.S. Census showed Liberal and Seward County losing population. There were only about 10 new houses being built each year in town. He…
Kansas childcare task force calls for ‘one-stop shop’
A panel of early childhood leaders in Kansas is calling on state leaders to reduce "red tape" regarding the childcare system. Kansas Early Childhood Transition Task Force (ECTTF), established by Governor Laura Kelly through the first executive order of her second term,…
JoCo Notes: Overland Park residents can weigh in on new parks master plan
Overland Park is revising its citywide parks master plan for the first time in a decade, and the public is being invited to weigh in. The city will host a public open house Monday night from 5-7 p.m. at Matt…
City of Hutchinson working to help homeless
The City of Hutchinson is seeing a rise in the homeless population, and community leaders said they want to do what they can to help. People sleeping under bridges is becoming more of a common sight in Hutchinson, but community advocates…
Kansas opens up vote on new license plate design
Kansans have less than a week to vote on the state's new license plate design. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly shared how Kansans will be able to weigh in on Monday. Kansans have until Friday, Dec. 15, to choose from five designs.…
Koester named superintendent of USD 413
The USD 413 Board of Education has hired Matt Koester as the superintendent of USD 413 schools. Koester said he is extremely grateful for this opportunity, noting his love for the school district and community of Chanute. “It just means…
Lansing officials want to turn old section of state prison into a museum
Local authorities are mulling a proposal to turn a portion of the oldest penitentiary in Kansas into a tourist destination. Lansing officials and the Lansing Historical Society have announced a plan to save a large section of the Lansing Correctional Facility…
Dodge City named one of the most welcoming towns in Kansas
The iconic western town of Dodge City has been recognized as One of the Most Welcoming Towns in Kansas by World Atlas, a leading global publisher of travel and serving more than 165 million annual readers. Although once known for…
Governor Kelly Announces Heartland Flyer Passenger Rail Expansion Moves Forward in Kansas
Governor Laura Kelly today announced the proposed extension of the Heartland Flyer passenger rail corridor is among the projects selected by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for inclusion in the Corridor Identification and Development (ID) Program. The Corridor ID Program…
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