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New book explores interesting facts, places to visit in Kansas
There are some facts about the Sunflower State many people don’t know. Although the author of the newly released book, “Secret Kansas: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure,” lives in Goodland, she has traveled throughout the state finding…
Lenexa installs new electric vehicle chargers
Electric vehicle owners can now conveniently charge their cars while working out, attending a meeting or enjoying a meal on the Lenexa civic campus. The City of Lenexa recently installed four electric vehicle chargers in the Lenexa civic campus parking…
Here’s what ‘smart’ traffic signals in east Wichita corridor could mean for drivers
By the end of 2024, some traffic signals in east Wichita will be equipped with radios that allow them to communicate back and forth with smart vehicles. “Right now, it’s really nothing more than letting a driver know when a…
USD 501 will be first in Kansas to offer district-wide free lunches
Topeka USD 501 will offer free lunches to all students starting next school year - and it's the first district in Kansas to do so outside of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nicole Jahnke, USD 501's general director of child nutritional services,…
Significant Kansas drought affecting farmers and consumers
Since last year, the state of Kansas has experienced a drought. This drought is one of the most significant the Sunflower State has seen in quite some time. While the drought is more so affecting the western part of the…
Governor Kelly Announces Awardees of Nearly $50 Million of Infrastructure and Economic Development Grants
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced awardees for the second round of the Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) economic development grant program. Thirty-eight awardees will receive a share of nearly $50 million in BASE grants, which will be used to…
On-Demand bus service could spread throughout Topeka
Topeka’s new micro transit service has been up and running for nearly three months now. City leaders tell 27 News that while the program is still in its early days, the response so far has been promising. Now, the city…
Kansas shakes up liquor laws: Gov. signs alcohol bill
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed a bill that includes several changes to state alcohol laws. The governor signed House Bill 2059, which amends several provisions of the Kansas Liquor Control Act, the Kansas Cereal Malt Beverage Act and the…
School board votes 4-3 to close Walton Rural Life Elementary School
The Newton School Board has voted 4-3 to close Walton Elementary School. The board meeting was held in the auditorium of Newton high school because of the number of people who wanted to publicly voice their opinions. Board members and…
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