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Two Topeka groups step up amid affordable housing challenges
Communities across the country are feeling the strain of a nationwide affordable housing shortage, and Topeka is no exception. Local leaders say the challenge is not only the number of homes available, but also whether families can realistically afford them. Read more: KSNT 27 News
Girard Power Plant showcases operations
Business leaders and community members got a glimpse inside the Girard Power Plant, Friday, at a chamber coffee hosted by the Girard Area Chamber of Commerce. Known as one of the one of the few cities west of the Mississippi River to generate its own…
Wyandotte County votes to lift worker residency requirement
The Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners voted Thursday night to lift the residency requirement for employees within the Unified Government. The board voted 5-5 with Mayor Christal Watson voting yes to break the tie. According to the motion, the residency requirement would be lifted except…
Kansas City, Kansas, mayor believes Chiefs stadium will bring development to Wyandotte County
Christal Watson, the mayor and CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, joined Up To Date to discuss the Chiefs moving to her county, concerns from her constituents about property taxes and much more. The Kansas sports authority that will…
City dodges ‘devastating event’ as northwest Kansas wildfire brought under control
Authorities in northwest Kansas urged people to be ready to escape what could have been a “devastating” wildfire Friday, but disaster was averted. About 3 p.m., Trego County Emergency Management said on social media that a wildfire north of WaKeeney was spreading toward the town.…
Kansas town’s only grocery store likely closing soon
A western Kansas town is on the brink of losing its only grocery store. The owner of Ellis Hometown Foods told KSN that he is planning to close the store by the end of April, unless he finds a buyer. Jeff Geschwentner said he is…
Nelson’s Old Riverton Store: 101 years of sandwiches & community
A Route 66 mom-and-pop shop celebrates more than a century of service to its community. “Their sandwiches,” said 8-year-old Haylan McCorkle. Nelson’s Old Riverton Store returnees tell us it’s those sandwiches and other key elements that’s helped shape its history, including history made on Route…
Galena seeks help in locating stolen air quality monitor
The City of Galena is asking for the public’s help finding a missing piece of equipment. Between 7:00 p.m. Wednesday and 1:00 p.m. Thursday, a Drager 8000 monitor was stolen from the area of 3rd Street and Main. The city was renting the device to…
City Commission to discuss short-term rentals plan for World Cup
Regional planners are expecting a boom in demands for short-term rentals when thousands of soccer fans descend on the Kansas City metro for the World Cup this summer. To prepare, city staff are looking at ways to register and ensure safety at short-term rentals in…
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