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McKee retires after 26-year career with Holton
“I wanted to leave the community in better shape than I found it.” That’s what Kerwin McKee, who retired effective Monday from the City of Holton after 26 years of service — first as codes enforcement officer and finishing as…
Property company sues city of Shawnee over ‘co-living’ ban that restricts roommates
A Johnson County homeowner and a property management company are suing the city of Shawnee over its controversial co-living ban, which limits how many unrelated people can live together. The lawsuit filed in federal court on Tuesday looks to overturn…
Sedgwick County expands email, phone alert program
Sedgwick County Emergency Management has expanded its new email and phone alert system to cover the entire county. Civic Ready Alert began in January for Wichita and Mt. Hope, but now it’s available to all other cities in the county,…
Mulvane council supports new casino
At its last meeting in April, the Mulvane City Council city was approached with a resolution of support for Boyd Gaming’s efforts to operate a new Diamond Joe Historic Horse Racing Casino in Park City. The council approved the resolution…
The ‘Wizard of Oz’ still shapes the world’s view of Kansas for better and worse
The Wizard of Oz’s enduring fame has given Kansas something very few other states have: A global brand. But generations after the film’s release, that brand might not be all bluebirds and lemon drops anymore. “The movie didn’t work too…
Why are several Kansas school districts holding special bond elections?
Yes or no? A question determining the future of several Kansas school districts as districts ask voters to pass multi-million dollar bond projects. On Tuesday, four districts, including Pratt, McPherson, Marion-Florence, and Caldwell, had a vote. According to the Kansas…
Wichita ordinance change will help toy store and other secondhand shops
The owner of a toy shop in Wichita has succeeded in getting the City of Wichita to rewrite its requirements for secondhand stores. Derek Sorrells owns Let's Go Build, 2684 N. Greenwich, a store that buys, sells and trades Lego…
Cowtown Days held in Baxter Springs
A tradition that started over 50 years ago continues on this weekend in Baxter Springs. — Cowtown Days, which began in 1969. This year's fun kicked off Friday evening and this morning started off with the annual parade. Over 150…
Topeka biz expansion could bring $51.5 million economic impact
A Topeka company is preparing to expand, thanks to a new incentive agreement. On Wednesday, Topeka and Shawnee County's Joint Economic Development Organization (JEDO) board approved an incentive agreement with Global Grain. Global Grain announced plans to open in Shawnee…
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