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StartUp Hutch launching Housing Entrepreneurship Program
StartUp Hutch announced Monday that it will launch a new Housing Entrepreneurship Program, supported by a $50,000 grant from the Hutchinson Community Foundation. The two-year pilot program’s purpose is to strengthen the local contractor and skilled trades pipeline and thereby support housing development in Hutchinson…
Wichita PD asks council for $650,000 for two robotic dogs
The robotic dogs are different than the robots the department already uses. “These robotic systems provide capabilities that address current operational gaps, including the ability to open and close doors, navigate stairs, and move over uneven terrain and obstacles commonly encountered in real-world environments,” Wichita…
Tornado sirens sent false alarms to parts of Wichita early Friday
Sedgwick County’s siren system is undergoing a six-year improvement, and currently, two different system communicate with the sirens. The devices are split into zones so sirens can target various parts of the county. In this week’s case, the wrong zone was activated. “Because the city…
Marion County approves rental rules
The updated definition states that owner-occupied means the owner lives on the property at least 180 days during the calendar year. New language states that a rental unit must be located within the primary residential dwelling on the property and may not be located in…
Mulvane looks to expand tourism appeal
Mulvane is filled with unique spots that draw both locals and out-of-town visitors. From the highway, passersby might notice the bright lights of the Kansas Star Casino, but that is not where the road ends. Mulvane Chamber of Commerce Director Brittany Kruger recently traveled to…
Golf carts will be allowed on some city streets
An ordinance allowing licensed drivers over 18 years old to operate golf carts on some city streets during daylight hours was approved Monday by the Great Bend City Council. The ordinance was approved with seven councilmembers voting in favor and councilmember Davis Jimenez voting against…
In JoCo, a $400,000 home is now ‘affordable.’ Rep. Davids touts Habitat housing projects as part of solution
A cul-de-sac of modestly priced homes in Olathe was the backdrop recently for a visit by U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, who spoke with local experts about how to get more affordably priced homes built. Davids, a Johnson County Democrat, met privately with home builders, county…
‘Good Morning America’ to visit Kansas Speedway to celebrate USA’s 250th birthday
“Good Morning America” will be at the Kansas Speedway in KCK on its Thursday broadcast as part of a yearlong series celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States. Filming is closed to the public, but viewers in Kansas City can watch from 7-9 a.m.…
‘We have to be realistic’: Kansas housing policies under examination in the statehouse
At least six bills addressing challenges with housing stability and supply have been introduced to the Kansas Legislature this year, signaling a concerted effort to untangle knots in tenant protections and housing infrastructure. The challenges within the state include an ongoing housing shortage. It is…
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