Norton County Leads Five-County Road-Safety Planning Effort
Norton County is leading a regional effort with four neighboring counties to identify transportation-safety priorities and guide future investments.
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Lawrence imposes two-year moratorium on new data centers
The Lawrence City Commission approved a two-year pause on data-center development July 14 while the city studies impacts and prepares local regulations.
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Olathe Planning Commission set to meet Aug. 10 on development schedule
Olathe’s Planning Commission is scheduled to meet Aug. 10 as a 2026 review schedule moves applications through neighborhood and staff review.
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Chiefs release renderings for planned 2031 KCK stadium
The Chiefs released first renderings of a planned 70,000-seat enclosed stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, with a target opening in 2031.
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Wichita Falls Candidate Filing Open Through Aug. 17 for 2026 Election
Wichita Falls candidates can file for mayor and three City Council districts through Aug. 17. Write-in filings are due Aug. 21.
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Andover council approves housing, bond and plant-security measures
The Andover City Council approved measures involving housing, municipal bonds and plant security during its June 30 meeting.
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Wichita seeks federal grant for 50-officer downtown team
Wichita officials are pursuing federal funding for a 50-officer team covering downtown, Delano and the Broadway corridor at a projected cost of nearly $25 million.
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Overland Park committee backs regional-pool model in 7-5 vote
Overland Park’s council committee recommended regional pools over two additional community pools, leaving the full City Council to decide the parks plan this fall.
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Coffeyville continues data-center review and plans August public information session
Coffeyville officials say discussions about possible future data-center development remain preliminary, with an explanatory video and public information session planned for the first week of August.
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La Cygne police chief resigns as city adds newly trained full-time officer
La Cygne Police Chief Zachary Mathies announced his resignation July 27, with Aug. 6 scheduled as his final day. Joshua Higgins has also joined the department as a newly trained full-time officer.
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Olathe Sets Aug. 6 Budget Workshop on Roads, Stormwater and Parks
Olathe’s third budget workshop is scheduled for Aug. 6, with discussions on stormwater, roads, parks, recreation and solid waste.
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KCK board names interim administrator after Johnston resignation
Kansas City, Kansas, commissioners accepted David Johnston’s resignation, approved nine months of pay and benefits, and named Alan Howze interim administrator.
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Kansas City voters approve $1.7 billion city improvement package
Kansas City voters approved five measures authorizing about $1.7 billion for water, sewer, housing, civic facilities and East Side development.
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Wichita Names Chief Mire as Fire Chief Tammy Snow Plans Retirement
Tammy Snow plans to retire as Wichita fire chief in August 2026. Chief Mire is expected to take command on Aug. 24 as the department prepares for a 2027 station opening.
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DOJ proposes $26.8 million penalty and $40 million cleanup plan over Keystone Pipeline rupture
The Justice Department filed a proposed consent decree over alleged Clean Water Act violations tied to the 2022 Keystone Pipeline rupture in Kansas.
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Mission updates Johnson Drive reconstruction and traffic-signal work
Mission reported that reconstruction of Johnson Drive between Lamar Avenue and Metcalf Avenue was underway in July, while a separate grant-funded signal project continued along the corridor.
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Olathe adopts plan guiding future growth and development
Olathe adopted its Elevate Olathe Comprehensive Plan on April 21, setting the framework for future growth while development reviews continue into August and September.
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Wyandotte County adopts 2026 budget with higher property taxes
The Unified Government adopted Wyandotte County’s 2026 budget on Oct. 8, including property-tax increases for residents of Kansas City, Kansas.
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Clark County, Ashland weigh road agreement tied to Ashland Feed & Seed access
Clark County commissioners discussed whether road access serving Ashland Feed & Seed belongs with the county or should be handled through an agreement with the City of Ashland.
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Kansas City Put Five Financing Measures on the August 4 Ballot
Kansas City’s City Council placed five measures on the August 4 ballot covering infrastructure, housing, civic facilities and East Side development.
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Wichita Names Michael Mire as Next Fire Chief
Michael Mire will take command of the Wichita Fire Department on Aug. 24, succeeding retiring Chief Elizabeth Snow after a national search.
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North Kansas City seeks commercial development proposals by Aug. 18
North Kansas City is accepting proposals for commercial-property development, with responses due to City Clerk Crystal Doss by noon on Aug. 18, 2026.