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Neighbors voice concerns about JoCo-backed housing project
Confusion over the recent approval of federal money for an affordable housing project in Olathe brought a crowd of commenters to the county commission Thursday, many of them complaining about a lack of transparency and conflicting information. The comments prompted…
Kansas Wins Nearly $43M to Build Key Infrastructure for High-Speed Internet
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the National Telecommunications Information and Administration (NTIA) has awarded the Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) nearly $43 million to develop infrastructure key to expanding affordable high-speed internet to remote and underserved communities. The…
New acting Topeka city manager has spent 43 years overseeing Kansas municipal governments
Richard Nienstedt had enjoyed not having to work since he retired March 31 as city manager of Ottawa. He and his wife, Rita, visited Hot Springs, Arkansas, and took a trip along the former Route 66 highway from Galena in…
Reno County Health Department hosting child care provider orientation classes
The Reno County Health Department (RCHD) is hosting child care provider orientation classes, as child care providers are needed in the area. "Child care providers play an important role in nurturing the growth and development of our youngest and most…
Ellinwood City Administrator discusses 40+ years of service to the city
Ellinwood City Administrator Chris Komarek has always had a thing for lights and sirens. Both his grandfather and his father served as fire chief; Komarek finished up a 40-year stint with 26 years as chief himself in September 2021. But,…
New Superintendent hired after busy month for South Brown County School District
The South Brown County School Board met seven times over the course of the month of May after the resignation of Superintendent Jason Cline. The district has hired Dr. Rebecca Kramer as the district’s new superintendent starting July 1st, 2023.…
Kansas Office of Broadband seeking help with online speed test
Kansas Office of Broadband needs your help to identify gaps in internet coverage across the state. They need to know where you have connection, as well as what speeds you’re experiencing. Let’s make sure our communities have the resources they…
Small Kansas airports fighting to get SkyWest Charter
SkyWest submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) almost a year ago requesting commuter authority. “We are pleading with the DOT to take action and allow SWC to serve the airports in our region,” Corey Keller, the…
Ozawkie celebrates its unusual heritage
Ozawkie, Kansas, celebrated its heritage this weekend. The small town put on its third annual festival that recognizes the original town of Ozawkie. The town was moved to its current spot after Kansas decided to make the Perry Lake dam…
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