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Marysville’s Black Squirrels on Parade To Grow by 10

Ten new squirrels will be joining Marysville’s Black Squirrels on Parade this October 24 at 3:00 p.m. in the 700/800 blocks of Broadway. Wayne Kruse, OneMarysville Executive Director, said adding new squirrels isn’t an extremely common occurrence. Read more: KCLY Radio

By |2026-10-19T02:51:02+00:00October 8, 2026|News|Comments Off on Marysville’s Black Squirrels on Parade To Grow by 10

Are self-driving cars legal in Kansas?

Yes. Kansas legalized self-driving vehicles for commercial and personal use in 2022. Autonomous vehicles are permitted if they comply with state and federal regulations and traffic laws and can reach a minimal safety condition, such as stopping on a road shoulder if the automated system…

By |2026-10-19T02:51:02+00:00October 8, 2026|Legal|Comments Off on Are self-driving cars legal in Kansas?

Emporia prepares for next phase in replacing century-old storm sewer

The City of Emporia is preparing for the next phase of construction to replace an over century-old storm sewer that partially collapsed earlier this year. In late March, a police car was partially swallowed by a sinkhole that opened up on Commercial Street between Ninth…

By |2026-10-19T02:51:02+00:00October 8, 2026|News|Comments Off on Emporia prepares for next phase in replacing century-old storm sewer

City manager of Garden City to retire after 18 years in role

The City of Garden City announced Tuesday that City Manager Matt Allen will retire in the first quarter of 2027. Allen began his career in public service with the City of Salina in 1996. In 1997, he became assistant to the city manager in Joplin…

By |2026-10-19T02:51:02+00:00October 8, 2026|HR|Comments Off on City manager of Garden City to retire after 18 years in role

Hoisington voters to consider half-cent sales tax for water, sewer updates

Hoisington voters will have a sales tax to consider come election day. The 0.5% proposed tax, an extra half-penny per dollar spent, has no sunset date, meaning there is no plan for the sales tax to end. Hoisington already assesses a 0.75% sales tax, so…

By |2026-10-19T02:51:02+00:00October 8, 2026|Finance|Comments Off on Hoisington voters to consider half-cent sales tax for water, sewer updates

Douglas County commission approves pilot for extended-stay housing at Lawrence Community Shelter

Douglas County commissioners approved a pilot project that will turn tiny homes at the community shelter into extended-stay housing. The pilot will use three of the 12 shipping container shelters currently at the Lawrence Community Shelter as part of the Monarch Village. Those Monarch CARES…

By |2026-10-08T08:50:05+00:00October 8, 2026|News|Comments Off on Douglas County commission approves pilot for extended-stay housing at Lawrence Community Shelter

Miami County commissioner shares lessons on county administrator role with Riley County

A county administrator can help commissioners research issues, manage county departments and find solutions while leaving elected officials in charge of their own offices, according to a Miami County commissioner who spoke to the Riley County Commission Thursday. Riley County is amid its search for…

By |2026-10-08T08:49:22+00:00October 8, 2026|HR|Comments Off on Miami County commissioner shares lessons on county administrator role with Riley County

A rural Kansas town considers data center as a big swing to revitalize its economy

Kids take their chances squeezing through the stationary rail cars that regularly cut this small town in two. Sometimes they brave the high, narrow road bridge leading over the tracks. That gives Bret Glendening, the Osawatomie city manager, worries about how he’ll make things safer.…

By |2026-10-08T08:48:31+00:00October 8, 2026|News|Comments Off on A rural Kansas town considers data center as a big swing to revitalize its economy

Council continues discussion on future of brick streets

The Hutchinson City Council directed Public Works Director Cecil Weible to continue investigating the city’s options for dealing with brick streets when they need replacement during its meeting on Tuesday evening. Weible said the city has 19 blocks of brick streets 60 feet wide and…

By |2026-10-08T08:46:22+00:00October 8, 2026|News|Comments Off on Council continues discussion on future of brick streets
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