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City officials scrap proposal for a cheaper option at a busy intersection

City officials are scrapping the proposal for an elevated roundabout at South 14th and Old Cheney. June 17, 2021 6:48 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — City officials are scrapping the proposal for an elevated roundabout at South 14th and Old Cheney, saying the price tag of $44 million was just too much. They’re now looking at a new design – at $26 million. The specifics of the … [Read more...] about City officials scrap proposal for a cheaper option at a busy intersection

Nebraska’s economy way up in May

The state of Nebraska collected almost $300 million more in May tax revenue than what was projected - a sign that the economy is returning to normal. June 17, 2021 6:05 pm The state of Nebraska collected almost $300 million more in May tax revenue than what was projected – a sign that the economy is returning to normal. According to data released by the Department of … [Read more...] about Nebraska’s economy way up in May

How to keep your pets safe in the extreme heat

Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital has already seen cases of heat exhaustion in animals. June 17, 2021 5:37 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – With these record breaking temps, you’re not the only one feeling the heat, your pets are too. Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital, near 27th and Yankee Hill, has already seen cases of heat exhaustion in animals and they say that can be very … [Read more...] about How to keep your pets safe in the extreme heat

WATCH: Road damage in middle of heat wave

Could the heat be to blame for this buckled section? June 16, 2021 6:39 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A small portion of a road buckled in Lincoln near 84th and Pioneers right in the middle of a heatwave, a time when the Nebraska Department of Transportation says the roads in our state can be prone to “blow-ups”. Police were checking out the damage and keeping cars from … [Read more...] about WATCH: Road damage in middle of heat wave

Health director announces DHM’s to expire this Friday

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The number of positive cases in Lancaster county is down to around 5 a day. Early in May, it was around 35.The mayor and health director announced on Wednesday, no more DHM’s. They expire this Friday. Lincoln-Lancaster County Health director Pat Lopez says more than 68 percent of Lancaster County residents ages 16 and up have initiated vaccination and … [Read more...] about Health director announces DHM’s to expire this Friday

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42 essential sweets in KC, from bonbons to apple fritters

February is short but sweet. This month, we share our picks for the city’s best bonbons and a lot of other unique sweets that are baked, dipped and drizzled to perfection. By Dawnya Bartsch, Martin … [Read More...] about 42 essential sweets in KC, from bonbons to apple fritters

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Our five favorite bonbons in KC

Photo by Caleb Condit and Rebecca Norden It’s Valentine’s Day month, but fancy chocolate deserves to be enjoyed year-round. We visited chocolatiers around the … [Read More...] about Our five favorite bonbons in KC

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OPPD launches transparency website

Posted on December 1, 2022 Overland Park now has more access to information about its Police Department than ever, thanks to a library of online transparency-focused … [Read More...] about OPPD launches transparency website

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City Council approves 2023 strategic goals

Posted on December 20, 2022 The Overland Park City Council has formally approved a set of strategic goals for the upcoming year. City Manager Lori Curtis Luther proposed the … [Read More...] about City Council approves 2023 strategic goals

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Town Company and Drastic Measures headline KC’s 7 Beard Award nominations

The annual Beard Awards semifinalists nominations were just released and Kansas City’s food and drink scene has something to celebrate. The KC area has seven semifinalists by our count, including two … [Read More...] about Town Company and Drastic Measures headline KC’s 7 Beard Award nominations

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