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After 20 years, Lenexa Mayor Michael Boehm won’t seek reelection in 2023
After two decades, Lenexa’s longest-serving mayor announced Tuesday that he will not seek another term in November. Mayor Michael Boehm was first appointed to lead the city in January 2003, when he was elected to serve the last three months…
Some Wichita roads will be redesigned, get bike lanes
On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council approved money to redesign several busy city streets. And one road that doesn't get much use will be closed to any vehicles. The City's Capital Improvement Project includes six makeover projects. Gary Janzen, City…
City of Derby computer issue affects bills, emails
The City of Derby is on its third day of dealing with a computer problem affecting emails and billing. The City experienced a computer network disruption on Saturday. As a result, administrative and information technology (IT) staff began working with…
Manhattan Fire Department saves dog from fire
The Manhattan Fire Department saved a dog this afternoon after responding to a house fire. The fire was reported at 2:35 p.m. on Tuesday in the 800 block of Pottawatomie Avenue. Firefighters reported finding smoke throughout the one-story, single-family dwelling…
Emporia city officials explain processes to restore drinking water taste, odors to normal
Now that the issues have been addressed, city of Emporia officials believe the drinking water should be returning to normal taste and smell soon. Communications Manager Christine Johnson and Public Works Director Dean Grant ... says a failure in a…
USD 503 now has four therapy dogs in schools
School administrators and instructors are often digging into their pockets to provide for students’ personal or instructional needs, but perhaps one of the biggest investments of some Parsons USD 503 staff members has been to assist with students’ emotional needs…
Vape detectors are effective deterrents in Dodge City USD 443
Vape detectors are working to curb the bad habit some students had of smoking in the boys, and girls, bathrooms. The Dodge City USD 443 Board of Education voted in favor of purchasing more of the devices for use in…
Bird Scooters may not be back in Great Bend
There is a strong likelihood that the rental Bird Scooters, once a ubiquitous site around Great Bend, may not be back this year, Great Bend Community Coordinator told the City Council Monday night. After two years, the local investor spearheading…
Mike Boehm, Lenexa’s longest-serving mayor, won’t run again
Mike Boehm, Lenexa’s longest-serving mayor, says he will not run for a sixth term later this year. During his 20 years leading the city, Boehm oversaw rapid growth and change in Lenexa, particularly the establishment of a new and centralized…
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