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Riley County to host public meeting in Keats to discuss sewer benefit district updates
Riley County officials are planning an informational meeting early next month to discuss the future of the Keats Sewer Benefit District. Commissioners created the district in 2018 after more than 51 percent of affected property owners signed a petition. “After…
USD 465 seeks citizen input to search for superintendent
The Winfield Board of Education will hire the next superintendent, but they are looking for a little help from citizens within the USD 465 area. The Kansas Association of School Boards has been hired by the district to help search…
Quality-of-life survey coming to Ark City
A group of community organizations is launching a survey to learn more about what citizens in and around Arkansas City want and need from their community. The organizations include the Arkansas City Recreation Commission, City of Arkansas City, Cowley College…
Flock camera trial approved in Rose Hill
In an effort to enhance community safety and further expand a resource available among area law enforcement agencies, a 45-day trial was approved for the utilization of five Flock Safety Cameras within the city of Rose Hill. Rose Hill would…
Solar project developer fields questions
When plans for a proposed solar farm in south central Barton County emerged recently, along with the announcement came numerous questions from a curious public. Where will it be? How big will it be? What impact will it have on…
Overland Park residents are trying to save this 100-year-old oak tree along 69 Highway
Local residents are calling for a century-old tree to be saved in Overland Park that is set to be removed as part of the 69Express toll lane project. A post on Nextdoor, a neighborhood social network site, has garnered more…
Wichita mayor cites economic development achievements in State of the City address
As part of his State of the City address Thursday, Mayor Brandon Whipple says Wichita is well on its way to becoming a global leader not only in manufacturing but in technology. According to Mayor Whipple, the City of Wichita…
Concept for new sculpture shown to city commissioners
The Atchison Art Association represented by Angie Cario gave a report on the new concept for the riverfront development area. KDOT donated the Amelia Earhart Bridge pieces to the Atchison Art Association in 2013. In partnership with Charles Sprouse of…
Fairway disputes ‘Save the Shawnee Indian Mission’ flyers
The city of Fairway is pushing back against flyers bearing the message “Save the Shawnee Indian Mission” that began appearing in local residents’ mailboxes last week. Thousands of flyers paid for by the Shawnee Tribe started showing up at homes…
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