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Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Layne Stafford, murals
This artist needs to think big. That’s because his proverbial canvas isn’t just a small square on an easel, it might be the side of a building. Today we’ll meet a rural Kansas man who is creating murals for communities…
Plaines, Trains and Cowboys: Dickinson County to Celebrate U.S. 250th with Two-Day Heritage Event
A new two-day celebration is coming to Dickinson County as part of the U.S. 250 commemoration, funded through local and regional sponsors. Organized between Old Abilene Town, the Smoky Valley Railroad, and the Dickinson County Historical Society, Plains, Trains and…
Johnson County city seeks to rezone land to attract data center, residents plan to fight
"Those guys are 32 chickens," says Spring Hill resident Lindsay Museousky, as she scans her 10 acres along 191st in Spring Hill, Kansas. "That's the dairy farm ... the horse farm is there," she mentions and points from the west…
Excel anniversary: Active shooter training reminds cadets that no town is too small
Tuesday marked 10 years since a man opened fire on an Excel Industries plant in Hesston, leaving 14 injured and three dead. It came as a realization for many: a mass shooting can happen anywhere. The sounds of simulated violence…
Sedgwick County sets two town halls on data centers
Sedgwick County announced on Wednesday that it will host two town hall meetings on data center zoning. The Board of County Commissioners is holding a listening town hall, where the county can hear from the public, on March 12 at…
Russell opens new 55+ housing development
A new senior living community is now open in Russell. The Flintwood Housing Community features 24 duplex units with appliances, and a community room for gatherings and events. It is designed for adults 55 and older and currently has eight…
What is the city doing to push back against the downtown Topeka housing shortage?
Topeka City Manager Robert Perez joined the 27 News team on Monday to chat about new housing in the downtown area and street repairs. Perez first talked about the city’s housing shortage and what efforts are being done now to…
Data centers touted
Marion County commissioners received an overview Monday on data center development. They heard about potential economic benefits and infrastructure demands as the industry grows across Kansas. The discussion was informational only. Recent state actions have made Kansas more competitive for…
Banning pit bulls could make things worse, officer claims
Marion City Council members took a deeper dive Monday into the city’s dog ordinance, revisiting a conten-tious issue of whether certain breeds should be banned in the city. Police chief Aaron Slater, who earlier proposed lifting a current ban, invited…
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