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A little bit of old-time Hutchinson is now on display at the Reno County Courthouse
Oftentimes, pictures are more powerful than words, and that's the case with the new photographic exhibit at the Reno County Courthouse. More than 20 photographs from the Harmon/Conard collection were blown up and framed by Framagraphic on Main Street and…
Lack of growth cited as being a key reason Topeka has trouble affording utilities projects
A lack of population growth is a key reason Topeka's city government struggles to afford to make needed improvements to its underground infrastructure, City Councilman Neil Dobler said Tuesday evening. "The real issue is we're not bringing new customers to…
Contract approved for drivers license restoration program in Wichita
Wichita City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a contract for the operation of a new driver’s license restoration program. The Wichita Area Restoration Program (WARP) was developed this year to deal with a growing number of suspended licenses.…
WPD officer shot in 2021 returns to the streets
A Wichita police officer shot several times last year has finally recovered enough to return to the streets. Officer Kyle Mellard was one of three Wichita Police Department employees honored during a ceremony at Wichita City Hall on Monday. The…
Shawnee County to add solar panels to 10 warning sirens
Shawnee County is saving some money with its new environmentally friendly proposal. This week, the county proposed to add solar panels to the outdoor warning sirens. After approval from commissioners, they are planning a test run. Ten solar panels will…
Local fire departments prepare for colder temperatures, tips for keeping homes safe
Local fire departments are busy this time of year responding to many calls from frozen pipes bursting, fires at boarded-up structures being used for shelter, but also electrical fires from furnaces and space heaters. With the colder temps on the…
Kansas school district is first in the state to use electric buses
A local district is the first in the state to put electric school buses on the road. The Wabaunsee School district previously announced it would be the first in Kansas to start driving kids to school on these buses. "We…
Bike to work in JoCo? These riders say it can be done 🚴
Cars may still be king of the suburbs, but some in Johnson County are no longer bowing down. In an area with a reputation for shunning other forms of transportation, a handful of commuters have a message for colleagues, friends…
Johnson County paves way for new fire station at new Panasonic site
A new fire station is on its way to the future grounds of the Panasonic battery plant in De Soto. The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners last week agreed to set aside $500,000 toward the initial steps of building a new…
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