From laptop to watch to camera batteries, the City of Shawnee will help people recycle their used batteries in a safer, more environmentally friendly way. As part of "National Battery Take-Back Day," Shawnee is collaborating with Waste Management, the National Waste & Recycling Association and the Shawnee Fire Department to...

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Bus route on K-10 to Lawrence and microtransit may be on county’s chopping block

The county transit fund is running dangerously low and commissioners are exploring a $600,000 infusion to keep operations going through the end of the...

Merriam church launches grassroots $4M fundraising effort to renovate school desegregation landmark

Earlier this summer, a small Merriam church that was once home to the Madam C.J. Walker School made history by landing on the National...

Mission small businesses take hit during $13M Johnson Drive rebuild

Recently, Cathy Hurst, owner of Tipsy’s Liquor in Mission, has thanked each customer she sees for coming into the store. That’s because, for the past...

Olathe unveils designs for I-35/Santa Fe overhaul

The Olathe City Council recently got a first look at the design concepts for the rebuild of Santa Fe Street and I-35. City staff presented...

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