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McPherson County Adopts Moratorium on Nuclear Power Projects in Unincorporated Areas, Commissioners Approve Comprehensive Plan for the County
McPherson County Commissioners Monday adopted a moratorium on development of nuclear power projects in unincorporated areas of the county. Over the past couple of weeks there has been discussion about possible nuclear projects, one of which would be in Reno County where local officials are…
Park City casino plans opening
A new casino and entertainment venue will be opening soon in Park City. Gilley’s is scheduled to open December 15, 10 miles north of Wichita at 1500 E. 77th Street N., in Park City. Customers can experience a wide variety of entertainment including gaming, a…
Halstead faces a big decision about BESS
An issue that began in September 2023 and has been the most divisive in Halstead in recent years will be decided, at least in part, at the ballot box on Nov. 4. The City of Halstead entered a lease agreement with Concurrent out of Texas…
Shawnee cracks down on motorized scooters — Here are the city’s new rules
Shawnee has passed new rules for children and younger teens who ride motorized devices like scooters and unicycles. On Tuesday, the Shawnee City Council unanimously approved amendments to the municipal code by adding rules for motorized scooters and unicycles to its already-existing regulations for motorized…
Olathe drivers complain about sitting at railroad crossings. City will study possible solutions.
Olathe will soon begin a long-awaited study of nine railroad crossings on the city’s west side. The study will be the first step in improving traffic delays and safety concerns. In August, the Olathe City Council approved the study as well as grant funding for…
Concordia Voters to Decide on 1% Sales Tax for $13.8M Community Activity Center at Rasure Field
On Tuesday, November 4th, Concordia voters will decide whether to approve a 1% special purpose retailers’ sales tax to help fund a $13.8 million, 35,000-square-foot community activity center at Rasure Field. The tax would generate $10 million over up to 10 years, with the remainder…
Some tattoos might receive scrutiny. But Wichita Police Officers are allowed ink
If you aspire to become an officer for the Wichita Police Department, you might want to give some advance thought to where you put any tattoos you get. Not to mention what you decide to include in the design. But a little bit of ink…
Mulberry Annexation Takes Next Step
The Mulberry City Council recently voted in favor of a land annexation to set up a half billion dollar solar project, a move seen as a major step for the community’s economic development. Read more: www.koamnewsnow.com
In western Kansas, a warning to door-kicking TikTokers
A social media trend of kicking down the doors of people’s homes is as destructive as it sounds. The sheriff of one western Kansas county warns that it could also be deadly. In a social post on Tuesday, the Meade County Sheriff’s Office said it…
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