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Douglas County launches GIS ‘Geoportal,’ an information hub including interactive maps and other data tools
Douglas County’s Geographic Information Systems Department has launched a new “Geoportal,” a collection of GIS-related content like web applications, maps and data produced by county GIS staff. On the portal, the public can view interactive maps of road closures, properties,…
Douglas County Commission will soon decide on first solar project since new regulations were approved
The first application submitted under the county’s new regulations for solar energy projects may be just one step away from winning final approval from the Douglas County Commission. On Monday, the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission voted unanimously in favor of…
Saline County organizations plan public forum on homelessness, criminal justice system
A public forum on topics surrounding mental health, homelessness and the criminal justice system will be held Wednesday at the Salina Grace Resource Center. The Saline County Community Improvement Team (CIT) Council is hosting the educational forum 6 to 8…
Overland Park to review how city controls speeding on residential streets
It’s time to review Overland Park’s process for approving roundabouts, speed tables and other so-called “traffic calming” measures, an Overland Park city council committee has decided. The council’s Public Works Committee will take an in-depth look at the city’s 15-year-old…
Ark City library finished with fines
Arkansas City Public Library has joined other public libraries no longer fining patrons for overdue books. “It’s a trend nationally,” said Mendy Pfannenstiel, Ark City’s library director. The fines have been found to be “not really effective” as a means…
Macksville City Library announces grand opening of new wing
The Macksville City Library is hosting a grand opening celebration. “After 12 years of fundraising and nine months of construction, the new addition to our library is complete, and we are READy to Serve!” said Jody Suiter, library director. The…
Century II update shows tough decisions could be ahead
The company that took over managing Century II last year gave its first update to the Wichita City Council this week. And council members learned they face some future issues that could affect some popular, even beloved, groups and events.…
De Soto needs more people, not just Panasonic, to lure big-name retailers and grocers, CRE experts say
De Soto already has a pretty good selling point — Panasonic's $4 billion, 4,000-job electric-vehicle battery plant — but before the city can lure the likes of Target or Walmart to town, it will need to ramp up its population.…
New city policy says children can stay at North Lawrence campsite
Children are now allowed to stay with their parents at the city-run campsite for people experiencing homelessness in North Lawrence, according to a new policy. To stay with their children, parents must read the “family contract,” and maintain contact with…
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