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What is ‘The Hutch’ bringing to downtown Topeka?
A developer is sharing new details about a $50 million “luxury” apartment complex coming to Topeka’s downtown area. We got in touch with David Wingerson, a developer with Flaherty & Collins Properties, to learn more about what Topeka locals should expect from “The Hutch,” a…
Overland Park Police rewrite policy for releasing body cam footage in effort to ‘promote transparency’
Overland Park Police could begin releasing body camera footage in critical situations involving police officers, like shootings or instances of potential misconduct — something, historically, the department has rarely done. This week, the department announced it was rolling out a revised policy on body cameras…
A new strategy in Olathe builds whole neighborhoods of homes that stay affordable for years
As dozens of local officials and advocates recently took a peek at Maura Heft’s new three-bedroom home, she proudly showed off her spacious kitchen with dark wood cabinets and joyfully explained that the home came with a finished basement. Heft and her 6-year-old daughter were…
Wyandotte County amends short-term rental policy to meet World Cup housing demand
Property owners in Wyandotte County who want to cash in on World Cup demand will navigate a new application system that includes third-party inspections but promises to be faster. Read more: Kansas City Business Journal
Modular homes pairing brings affordable housing to Wichita
“Our landlord, he’s able to work with us, that way my kids can have a place of their own,” Juan Horn said. “It means a lot to have a home of our own … to be able to say that we have a home and…
City of Wichita water bill payments impacted by outage
If you tried to make an online Wichita water bill payment Monday, you may have experienced a problem. The City of Wichita said BridgePay, a third-party credit card processing vendor, is reporting a nationwide service disruption. The disruption has impacted credit and debit card payments…
First-of-its-kind hemp ‘micro-home’ nears completion in central Kansas
A tried-and-true process has recently been brought to the U.S., and more recently to Kansas. Thanks to the 2019 Farm Bill, hemp is allowed to be used in new affordable homes built by Habitat for Humanity with the help of volunteers and students at Kansas…
City of Topeka announces new interactive online maps
The City of Topeka is rolling out a revamped online map system to make city maps and geospatial information more accessible for locals. The city’s new interactive online map system aims to modernize its website by transitioning the Geographic Information System Hub into a dedicated…
CoreCivic receives Leavenworth planning commission approval in contentious meeting
CoreCivic is a step closer to reopening its private prison in Leavenworth as a lucrative immigration detention center after the city planning commission approved a special use permit over objections from local advocates. A four-hour planning commission meeting on Monday included input from advocates on…
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