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Election results cast new doubts over future of indoor aquatics facility
The future of an indoor aquatic center in Manhattan appears more uncertain in the wake of the Nov. 4 election. At the Nov. 10 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting, board member Joe Knopp said the results signaled strong concerns from voters about future spending.…
Hutchinson preps for new vet housing project
A pair of Hutchinson nonprofits are pushing forward a veterans housing project to provide transitional housing and services for veterans in need. Read more: www.derbyinformer.com
Mulvane establishes city policy on AI use
With artificial intelligence (AI) technologies becoming more integrated in public sector operations, Mulvane staff took time to draft a policy guiding responsible, ethical and secure use of AI tools among city employees — officially adopted by the Mulvane City Council at its Nov. 17 meeting.…
City commission talks limit on number of dogs
Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday discussed an ordinance concerning a limit on the number of dogs per household within the city. City Manager Brad Matkin said four citizens have recently brought up the topic, and several in recent years have asked about the amount…
City approves fee schedule for city services
The Garden City Commission approved a Master Fee Schedule ordinance and resolution at its regular meeting on Tuesday. Jared Kuhlmann, Garden City Finance Director, said city staff has been working on compiling a fee schedule for the better part of the past year, which incorporates…
Newton offering big pot for playing card desings
History will be in the cards for Newton next fall. With funds from a Kansas State Historical Preservation grant, the City of Newton will print a run of 2,500 playing card decks containing artwork of historic local people, places, and events. “It’s history in a…
Hesston grocery store plan, location being revised
It’s not back to square one with Hesston’s grocery store project, but it’s definitely back to planning. Andrea Braker, who sits on the Beneficient Heartland Foundation, gave an update on the project, as well as the makeup of the board. “With the resignation of Brad…
Overland Park pilot program includes 26 ready-to-build home designs — Here’s what they look like
After multiple years of work to pull it together, Overland Park has officially launched its Portfolio Homes pilot program. This pilot offers a collection of pre-selected, nearly pre-approved designs to encourage the development of diverse housing choices and reduce costly pre-development costs. The idea, city…
De Soto expresses interest in being site for new nuclear power plant
Kansas officials, Evergy and a Washington-based nuclear energy company want to bring another, though smaller and safer, nuclear reactor to the state, and De Soto is in the running as a possible location for it. De Soto city officials on Thursday night expressed interest in…
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