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Kansas 3rd graders design inclusive playground so they can play with their classmates
Third graders at Lansing Elementary School have come up with a solution to a problem. With two of their classmates in wheelchairs and a third who needs a walker, all their friends can’t enjoy their playground at recess. “I'm really…
$2 mil. Rural Home Loan Guarantee program to make rural housing more accessible
Keeping small towns in Kansas alive. A new program is putting millions of dollars into rural areas of the state and it's expected to benefit thousands of homeowners. This $2 million Rural Home Loan Guarantee program is through the Kansas…
Topeka catalytic converter ordinance approved
Topeka city council unanimously approved a new ordinance Tuesday they hope will deter catalytic converter thefts. Just in the last couple weeks of 2022, Topeka saw more than 20 catalytic converter thefts. Tuesdays unanimous vote, which was taken just minutes…
‘The house shakes’: Residents sue Olathe, company over rock quarry near neighborhood
On a remote patch of land in the southwest corner of Olathe, an eruption breaks the silence. The explosion is a regular part of rock quarry Hamm Companies’ operations – blasts loosen the earth to allow for removal. But not…
Labette County hears about drug shortages
The Labette County Commission, meeting Monday as the Labette County Board of Health, heard from pharmacist-in-charge Tracy Gilmore that pharmacists and providers are seeing a lot of drug shortages and are hoping the Labette County Health Department does not see…
Merriam reignites plan for old community center site
Merriam is relaunching efforts to transform the site of the former Irene B. French Community Center. A special committee previously charged with finding a use for the land at 5701 Merriam Drive is being reconstituted for the first time in…
Manhattan city commissioners want to prevent members from holding 2 government positions
State Sen. Usha Reddi, D-Manhattan, said Tuesday she would “eventually” resign from the Manhattan City Commission as some suggested changing the rules to prevent a commissioner from holding another elected position. Last week, the Riley County Democratic party elected Reddi…
Kansas officials pursue new megadeals with semiconductor makers
Kansas officials are pursuing megadeals for six new projects, including two companies that make semiconductors, by using the same tax incentives that landed Panasonic’s $4 billion investment last year. Paul Hughes, deputy secretary for business development at the Department of…
KHP outlines persistent recruiting, retention obstacles despite 30% salary bump for troopers
The Kansas Highway Patrol said Wednesday the state agency continued to struggle with recruitment and retention of qualified law enforcement officers despite the 30% raise in base salary for newer troopers implemented last year by the Legislature and Gov. Laura…
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