City leaders in Emporia have voted in favor of seeking district court intervention into a citizen-organized petition against battery energy storage systems within city limits. The Emporia City Commission considered the issue at its regular meeting on Wednesday, which it held virtually. On July 14…

Growing concerns about the use of automated license plate readers, like Flock cameras, have prompted one Johnson County police department to discontinue its use of the controversial devices. On Monday, the Gardner City Council voted to immediately turn off four Flock cameras in use in…

Yes. There are maternity health care deserts in nearly every state in the U.S., including Kansas. Forty-eight of Kansas’ 105 counties are considered maternity care deserts. More than one-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts. This number is higher for rural counties, where nearly…

Belleville’s grassy lot off the downtown square will soon be revitalized with the help of a $10,000 Networked Community Solutions Grant from Network Kansas. Chris Zach, Republic County Economic Development Director, said he hopes this project brings new life to a once underused lot. “Our…

Chris Scott has been hit by a car while on his bike three times in his life. Maybe three and a half times, depending on the way you look at it. There have been several other close calls he’s had over the years. He’s also…

During a meeting earlier in August, the Haysville City Council discussed and eventually voted on an item to place the use of Flock cameras on the November general election ballot. According to The Times-Sentinel, the council voted 4-2 against putting the issue to a public…

Can a Wichita property owner demolish a building even if it is on the national historic registry? Yes. The city’s official website confirms that a property owner can demolish a building, even if it is listed on the local, state, and national historic registries. They…