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Rural Kansas divided over wind and solar energy future
For small towns, these projects could be a source of economic growth, something rural Kansas counties have been searching for. But, skepticism has also grown alongside wind and solar, and that is putting some of the potential growth on hold.…
Wichita area’s population grew in the last 5 years; the suburbs are growing quickest
The Wichita area grew faster than Kansas as a whole over the past five years or so and is seeing its population of young people and racial minorities grow. While Wichita is growing faster than the state, its suburbs are…
Lucas, Kansas, a tiny town, earns national art scene recognition
Despite only having 333 residents, Lucas is making national news, thanks to a thriving arts scene. The town in Russell County was included in two different lists for the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards in art this week. The…
Riley County approves amended short-term rental regulations
After months of work and a few clarifications, Riley County on Monday unanimously approved amendments to short-term rental regulations for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. One amendment defines how the county may waive the 500-foot separation requirement between…
A decade later: revisiting the healing from the Excel shooting
Within the same breath, 10 years can feel both as if decades have passed or it has just been a few minutes, and for many, the moment happens at the same instant. On Feb. 26, 10 years will have passed…
Leawood lowers speed limit on busy Lee Boulevard in response to death of boy on scooter last year
A stretch of Lee Boulevard between 81st Street and 103rd Street now has a lower speed limit in the latest effort by Leawood officials to address parents’ demands for pedestrian safety. The council unanimously voted last week to lower the…
Shawnee Mission switches to school bus startup promising A/C for kids and Uber-like app for parents
Students and parents in the Shawnee Mission School District are heading for a significantly more tech-centric bus riding experience next school year, now that school board members have approved a seven-year contract with Zum, a Redwood City, California, company. Expectations…
Overland Park breaks ground on new police department training center
The Overland Park Police Department is one step closer to having a true, on-campus training center for its officers. For years, the department has utilized a temporary space, originally intended as a garage, for physical fitness training. Additional training, such…
Marysville Mayor Planning Youth-Led Redesign of City Flag
Marysville Mayor Todd Frye is looking to incorporate the youth of the community to help design the city’s next flag. Frye said Marysville’s over-50-year-old flag could use a refresh, and decided it would be fun to involve the youth. He…
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