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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

Community leaders push for Van Dorn Park updates

Van Dorn Park is one of the many busy parks in Lincoln, and community leaders want to continue to update the park before its 100th anniversary in August. June 15, 2021 6:36 pm (KLKN) Lincoln, Neb. — Van Dorn Park is one of the many busy parks in Lincoln, and community leaders want to continue to update the park before its 100th anniversary in August. “This park, which has … [Read more...] about Community leaders push for Van Dorn Park updates

AUTOPSY: Human remains identified, Pawnee Lake reopens

June 11, 2021 4:11 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Preliminary autopsy results have been released, identifying the human remains found near the southwestern corner of Pawnee Lake. The family has requested that the identity of the deceased be withheld until tomorrow at 3 pm in order to notify other relatives. The cause of death is still undetermined. The southwestern side of Pawnee … [Read more...] about AUTOPSY: Human remains identified, Pawnee Lake reopens

Nebraska teens accused of stealing vehicles, leading officers on 110 mph pursuit

Two teenage runaways from Nebraska are facing charges after allegedly stealing a Jeep and leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit.  June 8, 2021 4:28 pm Morgan County Sheriff's OfficeLINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two teenage runaways from Nebraska are facing charges after allegedly stealing a Jeep and leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit in Colorado. The Morgan … [Read more...] about Nebraska teens accused of stealing vehicles, leading officers on 110 mph pursuit

Take look at the finalists backgrounds for LPD chief

We're one step closer to finding out who the next leader of Lincoln's Police Department will be. June 4, 2021 6:08 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — We’re one step closer to finding out who the next leader of Lincoln’s Police Department will be.The mayor announced the 4 finalists on Thursday. “We had over 30 candidates from across the country and I’m so pleased with the caliber of … [Read more...] about Take look at the finalists backgrounds for LPD chief

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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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