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Free expungement clinic planned for Riley County residents needing a clean slate
Riley County residents looking to clean up their criminal record are invited to a free expungement clinic at the Manhattan Public Library Friday. Attorneys will be on hand to help individuals review if they have any convictions that can be…
“CID” proposal in Pittsburg aimed at improving shopping area
A number of improvements could be coming to an area of Pittsburg, if a new proposal is given the go-ahead. It's for a new "CID", or "Community Improvement District", for the shopping area in and around where the "Home Depot"…
Lawrence’s Human Relations Commission pushes to ban housing discrimination based on source of income
Proposed changes to city codes could open literal doors to many Lawrence community members in need of housing if a city advisory board’s recommendations become law. The Human Relations Commission voted Thursday to advance to the Lawrence City Commission recommendations…
Man accused of slashing tires on nearly a dozen Geary County Sheriff’s Office vehicles
Geary County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were the target of vandalism early Thursday morning when 11 patrol units had their tires slashed, according to authorities. Those vehicles were parked in the lot at 9th and Franklin Streets in Junction City. Security…
Andover tornado recovery work continues
Recovery and cleanup efforts continue in Andover, six months after a tornado moved through parts of Sedgwick and Butler Counties. The City of Andover released an update on what’s been done and what is still being worked on. There have…
Perfect day for black squirrel party in Marysville
Black squirrels gathered acorns in City Park and beneath trees across town Saturday, oblivious to the estimated 3,000 area human residents and visitors toasting them as the town’s honored animal. The sunny, warm fall day drew all ages to the…
Pittsburg officially creates an arts district
City commissioners heard Tuesday from Crista Cunningham, president of the Pittsburg ArtWalk Association, about why the city needs such a district. Cunningham said downtown Pittsburg in recent years has become the "heart of art" as the number public murals and…
Key yield-curve indicator points to recession
A so-called inverted yield curve between three-month and 10-year interest rates is considered by Wall Street as a reliable sign of an impending economic slump. A recession warning tracked by Wall Street is growing louder, as another measure of the…
Covid relief: Johnson County will use $5 million to provide small business grants
Johnson County was awarded $117 million through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program, and the Johnson County Board of Commissioners have opted to help small businesses with part of the funds. The county will allocate approximately $5…
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