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New regs virtually ban commercial wind farms in Barton County
The Barton County Commission came short of approving an outright ban on commercial wind turbines in Barton County, but resolutions approved Tuesday make them virtually impossible. Meanwhile, large and small non-commercial wind projects will still be allowed. Read more: Great Bend Tribune
Department celebrates 30 years and counting of fighting emergencies
The Harvey County Emergency Management (EM) department celebrated its 30th anniversary last Wednesday with a small gathering at the courthouse. In attendance were Carol Buller, widow of the first EM director, Lon Buller, former director Gary Denny, and current director Mike Anderson. Read more: Harvey…
After months of delays, Prairie Village OKs bonds to move ahead with $30M city hall project
The same day that the Prairie Village City Council moved forward with financing for its $30 million municipal complex project, a city resident appealed a federal court’s Nov. 3 decision to dismiss his lawsuit trying to stop the project. On Monday, the city council voted…
Johnson County bars large trucks from unincorporated area outside Spring Hill
Large trucks are now prohibited from driving in an unincorporated neighborhood just outside Spring Hill in southern Johnson County. The Board of County Commissioners deemed the roads in the Spring Hill Station subdivision, just east of Kansas Highway 7 along 199th Street, too narrow and…
Prairie Village explores banning monkeys. What about the one that already lives there?
The city of Prairie Village is considering banning all monkey species — with one potential exception. After two discussions in the last month about an outright monkey ban, the Prairie Village City Council on Dec. 1 signaled interest in making an exception for one spider…
Overland Park officer rushed to save dying hawk after unusual call. What happened
An Overland Park animal control officer sprung into action Wednesday after a caller reported an unusual situation in their backyard. When officers arrived, they found a red-tailed hawk with unknown injuries. According to a police spokesman, Officer Jillian Sundberg was able to safely contain the…
Dickinson County: Judge Upholds County’s Approval of Hope Ridge Wind Farm Construction
A year after residents filed a petition to halt construction of the Hope Ridge Wind Farm, a Fifth District judge has upheld the Dickinson County Commission’s 2–1 decision allowing the project to move forward. Ten plaintiffs sued the County Commission in December, claiming the Conditional…
The Kansas town that’s become a mecca for contemporary art
The musicians scattered around the former elementary school gymnasium didn’t look like an ordinary orchestra, nor did they sound like one. A woman in plaid and high-top Converse sneakers played her banjo with a brush while the warm sounds of cellos and violins intermingled with…
Two Kansas cities make list of Top 10 True Western Towns
Two Kansas cities were recognized by True West magazine as 2026 Top 10 True Western Towns, with one receiving the honor for the second year in a row. Because of its rich heritage, Abilene returned to True West Magazine’s Top 10 True Western Towns list…
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