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City leadership changes announced as Emporia fills key roles after Detter departure
The City of Emporia announced several leadership appointments Tuesday as officials prepare for the departure of Deputy City Manager Mark Detter and restructure key administrative roles. Detter will leave the city effective May 22 to become city administrator for Rose Hill. City officials thanked him…
City will allow more fireworks
People in Great Bend will have one more day to set off fireworks this Independence Day. The Great Bend City Council voted Monday to designate July 3-4 as days to legally discharge fireworks in town between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight. Read more…
4 Johnson County school districts move to sue state over special education funding
The four biggest school districts in Johnson County are joining together to prepare for possible legal action against the state of Kansas over what they say is a yearslong failure to adequately fund special education. In a statement on Wednesday, Olathe Public Schools, Blue Valley…
Merriam residents went years without their own grocery. They may soon have 2 stores to chose from
A second grocery store appears to be in the works for the city of Merriam. The Merriam City Council on Monday, in a 7-0 vote, set a public hearing for June 22 to consider establishing a community improvement district, or CID, at Merriam Town Center.…
Some Overland Park residents pay twice as much for trash pickup as their neighbors. The city wants to change that
Overland Park could completely overhaul its trash and recycling collection system in favor of a new framework that gives the city more control and potentially lowers rates for some residents. Though nothing is set in stone yet, Overland Park could look to switch to a…
Overland Park bans kids under 16 from riding fast e-bikes as JoCo cities tighten rules
Overland Park has placed new restrictions on e-bikes and e-scooters in the city — notably, banning kids from riding e-bikes that can go past 25 mph. It is the latest Johnson County city to update its rules for micromobility devices that have seen a recent…
Kansas Launches New Digital System to Modernize State Regulations, Improve Transparency
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced a new system to update state regulations is now working across Kansas. The change is part of a major effort to improve how state rules are created and managed. In 2025, the Secretary of State’s office hired a…
Out-of-state firefighters come to the aid of Kansas crews during wildfires
As crews across southwest Kansas fight to contain wildfires, departments in the Sunflower State aren’t the only ones volunteering their time and equipment. Fire departments from Texas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Montana and Colorado were just some of those that answered the call for help. Several…
25 Kansas communities receive $355,000 in grants for trail development
The Sunflower Foundation said Wednesday that it’s awarding $355,000 in grants to 25 Kansas communities to support the creation and improvement of trails. The Paving the Way grant program offers funding, customized support and virtual learning opportunities to support communities in different stages of trail…
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