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Olathe working to swap signs as school times change
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - The City of Olathe is working to swap out every school zone sign after a recent change by the Olathe School District. The district announced in December that it agreed to a new three-tier bell schedule beginning in the 2024-25 academic school year. As a result,...
‘Really worried’: Businesses scramble as Olathe moves to acquire land for $200M road project
The city could acquire and demolish properties valued at $22 million total, including small businesses, national chains and a shopping center, to make way for a major road improvement project.
Lawrence Homelessness Outreach Team hits ground; Pallet Village works around obstacles
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - Work continues to end homelessness as Lawrence’s new Homeless Outreach Team is now working with other camps across the city and the Pallet Village continues to grow and change. On March 18th, the city closed ‘Camp New Beginnings’ as it moved people to the Pallet...
'Wyandotte County is open for business': KCK leaders discuss possibility of bringing Chiefs, Royals to Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Leaders in Kansas City, Kansas, hosted a meeting Monday morning to discuss the possibility of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals moving across the state line. "Wyandotte County is open for business. And we would love to have those conversations, especially with our...
Johnson County Health Department offering free vaccine clinic for students
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. (KCTV) - Students entering middle or high school in the fall have six opportunities to get caught up on their vaccines over the summer. The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) is hosting the clinics to help parents ensure their kids’ mandatory vaccines are up to date as they enter 7th and 11th grade. The vaccines available are Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), Hepatitis A, Meningitis and HPV.
Lenexa is launching a pilot program to give seniors property tax relief
Lenexa is planning to launch a pilot program that will provide $100,000 in property tax relief for older homeowners in the area. On Tuesday, the Lenexa City Council unanimously approved a Governing Body Finance Policy for a Property Tax Rebate Program intended to provide property tax relief for eligible homeowners.
The future of news in Kansas
The Hutchinson Tribune debuted at the Kansas Press Association conference this past week. Michael, sportswriter John Mesh, and I traveled to Lawrence to meet with fellow news publishers and learn about challenges and opportunities that have vastly changed the landscape of news reporting over the last 20 or so years.
Press convention an overall success
This weekend, Gina, John and I attended the Kansas Press Association’s annual convention in Lawrence. This was the first time we were able to mingle and meet with other state publishers, ranging in size from the Wichita Eagle to the smallest weekly papers in the state. The first thing...
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