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Ruined beauty of Kansas: Ghost towns and buildings splinter under weight of time
We first stopped by the unincorporated community of Miller, in Lyon County. Its post office had closed 65 years ago. On the main drag, a new fire department building sat on one side of the road, while an abandoned and…
How small rural towns can access Inflation Reduction Act funding
Rural towns and utilities could get funding for all kinds of projects through the federal Inflation Reduction Act — but experts say it will take dedicated community members stepping up to help make that happen. The act, passed in August,…
Contentious Olathe apartment plan on Lenexa city line wins key approval
The Woodland Forest apartment project near K-10 and Woodland Road near Olathe’s border with Lenexa is one step closer to reality. Earlier this week, a divided Olathe City Council voted 4-3 to approve a preliminary site development plan and attached rezoning…
Wichita Housing Authority Landlord Incentive Program provides bonuses to landlords
The City of Wichita is working to get more people off the streets. That's why it launched the Landlord Incentive Program at the beginning of 2023. Sally Stang is the director of housing and community services for the City of…
NLC Expands Support for Solar Energy Transition to 500 New Local Governments
The National League of Cities (NLC) is expanding its support for solar energy transition at the local level through its partnership with SolSmart, a solar energy designation and no-cost technical assistance program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Since…
March Madness in Kansas City means a boost in business for local vendors
Thousands of people traveled to Kansas City this weekend to cheer on their teams in the NCAA tournament at the T-Mobile Center. For local businesses, all of those fans meant a boost in business and a busy last few days.…
Salina firefighter takes part in national strongman competition
While the Salina Fire Department is known for its swift response to fires, rescues and medical emergencies, it can now be known for a new accomplishment, employer of one of the world’s strongest firefighters. At the beginning of March, SFD…
Great Bend HR Director trying to create good culture in declining workforce
Great Bend Human Resources Director Randy Keasling is working with city staff to make employment with the city as a destination career. Over the past three years, city administration has concentrated on improving workforce culture to make sure the city…
Chapman, Herington mural projects highlight history
Public art projects have swept across Dickinson County in the past few years and more are in progress. Herington and Chapman can both expect new murals in the coming months to add to those already adorning otherwise blank, boring walls.…
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