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Sedgwick breaks ground on new fire/EMS station
Several dozen people turned out Friday afternoon to celebrate the groundbreaking for a new fire/EMS station in Sedgwick. The groundbreaking comes nine years after the city relinquished its EMS services because it couldn’t staff the department. In March, 2017, Halstead…
Kids riding e-scooters in Leawood now have to wear helmets, but some wanted new rules to go further
Helmets will become a requirement for anyone under 18 riding an electric-powered scooter, bicycle or other device in Leawood, the city council has decided. The Leawood City Council last week approved the new rule, which will go into effect after…
Olathe district is closing more schools — but hasn’t decided which ones
After years of declining enrollment, Olathe Public Schools will be closing more schools — and is gearing up to decide which ones. At the Feb. 5 board of education meeting, district leaders shared a multi-phase plan to determine how many…
City Approves Use of Utility Vehicles in Town; to Start Apr 1
On February 3rd, Clay Center City Council approved an ordinance to allow utility vehicles within city limits. Work-site vehicles, golf carts, and micro utility trucks will be eligible for in-town use. Drivers must register their vehicles and display their registration…
McPherson Fire Department showing off new attack trucks
The McPherson Fire Department gave the public a chance to see its two newest trucks on Thursday. The trucks — also called brush trucks or wildland attack units — give firefighters a faster, more agile vehicle that can more easily…
Americus City Council votes to disband police department
No official date was mentioned and there are still some things to finalize, but the main decision has been made. The Americus City Council voted 4-0 to discontinue the town’s police department Tuesday. Mirroring a conversation KVOE News had with…
Humboldt hears skate park plea
Four 11-year-old boys tugged at the heartstrings of Humboldt Council members Monday night in their request for a skate park. “Right now, a lot of kids our age don’t have many places to go after school or on weekends,” Elisha…
Iola looks to grow from within
In her annual report to Iola City Council members Monday, economic development director Camille Lavon said her focuses include strengthening existing businesses and entrepreneurs. Hit the ground running? Camille Lavon arrived as economic development director for Iola and Allen County…
Here’s what Hutchinson has done to max its budgetary efficiency
With the proposed 0.75% sales tax increase on the March 3 ballot, City of Hutchinson officials outlined all the cost-saving and efficiency measures they have taken to maintain the city’s current levels of service at Tuesday night’s Hutchinson City Council…
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