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Trail systems now connected in Shawnee County
Trails are the number one amenity that people want in our local parks, according to the Shawnee County Parks and Recreation. That's why Shawnee County Parks and Recreation is celebrating the connection of all trail systems in Topeka and Shawnee…
These students are making a difference in their community
High school students in Southeast Kansas spend the day cleaning up their community. What could be better, than fresh air, clear skies, and no classrooms? How about seeing the difference you can make, in your own community? Well, that's what…
Sedgwick County unveils plan for Veterans Treatment Court
At its May 3 meeting, the Sedgwick County Commission accepted a grant from the Kansas Supreme Court Office of Judicial Administration (OJA), on behalf of Sedgwick County Department of Corrections, for $475,867. Grant funding received will support the creation of…
Innovative artist uses old brick as canvas for digital Dodge City murals
The Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau shall unveil a trio of new Dodge City murals on historic downtown buildings Monday at 3:30 p.m. These murals are not unlike traditional painted murals and yet are made of a media better…
Chase County to be featured in PBS Kansas ghost towns documentary
Humanities Kansas recently awarded a $10,000 grant to PBS Kansas, based in Wichita, Kan., to support the “Kansas Ghost Towns Documentary, Part 2.” The documentary is part of a continuing exploration of towns that have disappeared across the state. Humanities…
Chase County voters to again decide on open saloon question
The question of open saloons will once again be up for a vote in Chase County. The Chase County commission passed a resolution at its meeting Friday, April 28 to include the open saloon question — which allows an establishment…
County approves drone purchases for Sheriff’s Department
The Lyon County Commission approved the purchase of a drone for the Sheriff’s Department at its meeting Thursday morning. The drone, in the amount of $26,000 will be used for search and rescue, suspect apprehension and scene documentation. The cost…
2,100 students losing bus service in a JoCo school district. Another may do the same
As a Band-Aid solution to address an ongoing shortage of drivers, the Olathe school district will eliminate some bus routes next school year. Just to the west, Blue Valley school officials are considering similar cuts, as other districts in the…
You can rent a kayak to use on the Arkansas River via an app now. Here’s what to know
New self-service kayak stations are open in three of Wichita’s riverside parks. These stations will be operated through the Rent.Fun app, which park and recreation partnered with to complete the project. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Riverside Tennis…
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