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ICE detention center in Kansas can open after Leavenworth granted a private prison company’s permit
This historic Kansas prison town will allow CoreCivic to hold federal immigration detainees after a year of legal wrangling and public outcry from opponents. Four out of five city commissioners voted to grant CoreCivic’s application for a special use permit. The decision allows the company…
County leaders debate role of proposed administrator
Department heads met with Riley County commissioners Thursday for the first time since officials last week announced plans to develop a county administrator position. During a 45-minute work session, the three commissioners heard concerns and suggestions from department leaders as the county considers recommendations from…
Newton Rec Center runs through eight decades of activity
The Newton Recreation Center is celebrating its 80th anniversary. That’s 80 years of adults and children playing games, attending special events and using the wellness center and swimming pools to lose weight, get in shape and have fun. At least thousands of people have benefitted…
Volunteers, fundraising surge for Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Usually, Harvey County Big Brothers, Big Sisters is begging for mentors. This year, things are a little different. “Our waiting list is almost gone,” Rachel Bachman, who recruits volunteers to the local program, said. “It’s the best problem to have.” The organization puts local youth…
Survey leaning towards no code enforcement
Harvey County Planning and Zoning Director Karen Rothe told commissioners on March 3 that she extended the deadline for a survey about nuisance properties in Harvey County until March 31. She said nuisance properties were those with excessive trash and debris and/or unsafe structures. “And…
Chiefs want to be ‘world’s team,’ president says. How did they land on Olathe as their base?
The Kansas City Chiefs’ move to Olathe isn’t just about relocating its headquarters and training facility — it’s one part of the franchise’s goal of becoming the “world’s team,” Chiefs President Mark Donovan said last week. That goal involves a multifaceted approach, including expanding the…
With less than 100 days to go, Johnson County’s World Cup plans are rapidly taking shape
With only a little over three months to go before the first World Cup match kicks off, one thing is becoming clear: Hosting a once-in-a-generation sports event comes with a once-in-a-generation workload. County staff provided a glimpse of that on Thursday when they presented a…
What Kansas counties are hoping to attract a new nuclear power plant?
An energy company is scouting out potential sites in Kansas to house a new nuclear reactor, and many county officials are eager to give it a home. Energy company TerraPower is working to identify a location in the Sunflower State for a new natrium-style nuclear…
Walton school could soon be courthouse
The Harvey County District Court could soon move to Walton for three years. County Administrator Kevin Frymire provided more information about county remodel plans during a meeting with the Newton Board of Education on Monday. The county is looking at using the Walton Rural Life…
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