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Legendary lawman Wild Bill Hickok’s connection to Johnson County
There was a new lawman in town at Johnson County’s Monticello Township, following an election on March 22, 1858. He was James Butler Hickok, who was elected one of four constables in the township. It was the first of several…
Gardner’s prohibition on sleeping outside highlights lingering homelessness issues
Jay had a choice to make last week: Extend his hospital stay so he could get medical treatment, or go to court for unpaid fines after he was caught sleeping in a public park bathroom. All he had needed was…
Duplex controversies highlight Derby’s growing pains
The affordable housing issue in Sedgwick County extends beyond Wichita into its suburbs, such as Derby. To address affordable housing in Derby, zoning changes have been requested to allow duplex construction in the city. However, some citizens of Derby have…
KCK, Olathe mayors could gain voting power on proposed Sports Authority after amendment
As plans for a new Chiefs domed stadium, headquarters, and practice facility move forward, some key local voices may be involved in running those facilities. Tuesday night, the Kansas House of Representatives approved a bill to create the Kansas Sports…
Kansas county puts moratorium on data centers and nuclear, hydrogen plants
A Kansas County has temporarily halted commercial projects that have become a hot-button issue for many communities. On Tuesday, the Saline County Commission voted 4-0 to place a moratorium on the construction of data center, nuclear power and hydrogen-based energy…
KCK mayor on Chiefs stadium vote: ‘We have value’
The bill that creates the entity that would own the Kansas City Chiefs stadium in the Sunflower State passed out of the State House Tuesday night. Lawmakers added the Mayors of Olathe and KCK as likely voting members to the…
Wind farms barred in 15 of 24 townships
Marion County commissioners approved a resolution Monday banning commercial wind energy conversion systems in multiple townships in the county’s unincorporated areas. Commissioner Mike Beneke cast the lone dissenting vote. The resolution prohibits commercial and utility-scale wind projects, including turbines, substations,…
Nitrates taint Goessel water
Goessel residents warned not to let infants and pregnant women drink nitrate-laced tap water is waiting a repeat test before its water supply is cleared. A test last week indicated nitrate levels 10% above a federal standard, resulting in a…
Lenexa safety officials warn of increase in diseased raccoons reports
The Lenexa Police Department reported its animal control officers are seeing more raccoons in the area exhibiting signs of canine distemper. The viral disease typically affects animals like raccoons, foxes and skunks, and it could cause them to come across…
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