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Army still targeting 2028 to finish cleanup at JoCo’s old Sunflower ammo plant site
Officials with the U.S. Army remain hopeful they can complete environmental cleanup at the old Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant site in De Soto by 2028. Whether that goal is met will be dependent, in large part, on whether federal funding continues to come through, Army officials said last Wednesday in a town hall in De Soto.
Shawnee commission OKs plan for small subdivision in western part of city
The Shawnee Planning Commission has given the green light for a new roughly 11-acre single-family subdivision on Mize Road in the far western reaches of the city. On July 15, the commission gave its approval to a preliminary plat and rezoning request for the proposed Maple Ridge Subdivision in the 6500 block of Mize Road in a less densely developed area just east of the Kansas River.
Federal agency delivers $62.6 million grant to replace Kansas River bridge in KCK
TOPEKA — The mayor of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, welcomed a $62.6 million federal grant for replace the aging 18th Street Bridge over the Kansas River. “Bridge infrastructure represents the lifeblood of transportation arterial connections that make a city and community work, thrive...
In first year of open enrollment, Olathe accepts 70+ out-of-district transfers
The Olathe School District has approved 72 out-of-district transfer applications for the upcoming school year. The move comes as all school districts in Kansas must now provide the opportunity for nonresident students to enroll in their schools, according to a state law that takes effect this year. At the July...
Lawrence school board to consider approving teacher raises, handbook that bans cell phone usage
Lawrence teachers could receive raises and several staff members stipend increases this fall, based on the tentative contract up for the school board’s approval Monday. Lawrence Education Association, the district’s teachers union, came to an agreement with the district during a negotiations meeting on June 25. The tentative contract for 2024-25 increases the base annual salary by $1,400 for teachers.
This year’s Best of Johnson County Medical, Dental & Health winners
When it comes to something as important as the health of you or your family, you want to turn to providers you can trust. Congrats to the winners of this year’s Best of Johnson County Medical, Dental & Health categories!. Best Birth Center: AdventHealth. AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Birth center,...
Sunflower State Games rolls on in different cities
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Another action packed weekend in the Capitol City. From Badminton, Horseshoes, Volleyball, Cornhole, a total of 13 events happened, whole some reached Lawrence and Liberal. The games will take a break until August fourth as they’ll host the Sunflower Bowl - Flag Football Tournament on the...
Olathe OKs incentives for warehouse project but not before bigger talk about their purpose
A vote on incentives for a large industrial project in southern Olathe triggered a broader philosophical discussion about the city’s use of economic development tools with some councilmembers wondering if they could be used to nudge developers towards paying higher wages and building greener projects in the future. Last...
Global technology outage disrupts local DMV services
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A global IT system glitch is disrupting services at airports, banks, and even the Department of Motor Vehicles. State officials in Missouri and Kansas both confirm a faulty software update with its cybersecurity program CrowdStrike is the cause. Usually, the DMV in Mission is packed...
Repair Café hosts free repair event in Overland Park
Repair Café, an organization that offers repair services, is collaborating with local nonprofit Re.Use.Full Saturday morning to help people across the Kansas City metro get their household items repaired for free
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