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As Royals drag on stadium search, some Kansas and Missouri officials are done negotiating
Officials in Clay County, Missouri, and in the Kansas legislature have expressed that they are no longer interested in talks with the Royals on a new stadium deal. Is the team starting to run out of options — and will…
Barber County residents split over possible Google data center
A debate is underway in Barber County over whether to bring a Google data center to the area. On Monday, county commissioners heard from company representatives, the first time they appeared before the community, and a local resident opposing the…
Hutchinson welcomes new manager to guide downtown revitalization
The City of Hutchinson has hired Scott Cooley as its new downtown revitalization manager. This role focuses on reviving the city’s downtown area through business support, redevelopment and the city’s Kansas Main Street program, which helps cities revitalize and preserve…
Topeka Fire Department engages with community
Under the leadership of Fire Chief Chad Longstaff, the Topeka Fire Department is strengthening its connection with the community. On Jan. 6, Topeka Fire Station 4 opened its doors to neighbors, inviting residents inside for an open house. Community members…
Cities have different ways of handling trash
As Marion looks into privatizing trash service, questions remain. Nisly Brothers Inc. of Hutchinson, the trash contractor for Peabody and several other communities in Harvey County and others, approached Marion officials about privatizing a few weeks ago. Hillsboro and Marion…
Sedgwick, Harvey counties push pause on data centers
Data centers are anticipated to expand in the region since the state approved sales-tax exemptions and other incentives to attract large-scale data centers to Kansas last year. Sedgwick County commissioners approved a moratorium to halt new data center applications for…
Wyandotte County officials propose short-term rental changes ahead of World Cup
As Kansas City prepares for the massive influx of visitors expected during the upcoming World Cup, leaders in Wyandotte County are considering temporary changes that could significantly impact short term rentals. On Monday, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County unveiled…
Lawrence city commissioners discuss City Hall security measures following deadly shooting
Lawrence city commissioners discussed City Hall security measures for about 15 minutes during a closed-door executive session Tuesday evening. While we don’t know the exact details of the conversation, safety and security are top priorities as City Hall prepares to…
Reimbursement sought for maintaining roads
For many years, Jackson County road and bridge crews have maintained an estimated 50 miles of roads on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation reservation on behalf of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and county commissioners are now seeking reimbursement…
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