Author: Brian Turrel

Politics

Planning Commission denies proposed Piper gas station

The Unified Government Planning Commission voted 7-1 Monday night to deny a preliminary development plan for a grocery store with fuel dispensers at the northwest corner of Donahoo and Hutton roads. The decision followed nearly two hours of testimony from nearby residents, especially from the adjacent Heritage at Piper Estates […]

Community

Argentine shines: Photos from Silver City Day parade

The Silver City Day parade and festival took place on Saturday. Hosted by the Argentine Betterment Corporation, the event brought out schools, bands, churches, cars, candidates, boxers, dancers, and horses marching down Strong Ave. to Emerson Park. In the park, crowds gathered around as the Harmon, Schlagle, Sumner, Washington, and […]

Politics

UG Commission rejects homeless camping ban after opposition testimony

The Wyandotte County Unified Government Board of Commissioners voted 7-1 early Thursday morning to reject a proposed ordinance that would have banned “unlawful camping” on public property, following more than four hours of impassioned testimony from residents, service providers, and business owners. The ordinance, which emerged with unanimous approval from […]