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KAKE Local Politics
County Jail Consultant Asks For More Time, Money
A county consultant says it needs more time and money to help solve the overcrowding problem at the Sedgwick County Jail.
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Veterans' Day Schedules
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In observance of Veterans' Day today some businesses, schools and other facilities will be closed or will operate with alternate hours today. (Full Story)
Council Members Get Emotional Over Lord's Diner Dispute
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A dispute over a new Lord's Diner location turned ugly at this morning's city council meeting. Some council members said a select few in the community ruined a very important project.
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County Spends Extra For Jail Consultant, Two Commissioners Vote No
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Unapproved spending triggered conflict among county commissioners Wednesday morning. Although the commission voted to give more money to its jail consultant, it's a bill some commissioners don't think they should pay.
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WaterWalk Moves Forward With New Leaders
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WaterWalk is moving forward with new management. Jack DeBoer is now the controlling share holder of the downtown Wichita project. (Full Story)
Mayor Brewer And City Council To Travel To San Antonio
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Mayor Carl Brewer and members of the Wichita City Council will travel to San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 10-14 for the National League of Cities Annual Congress of Cities and Exposition. (Full Story)
Wichita Man Wants City To Invest In Joyland
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Could the city help save a 60-year-old Wichita landmark? One man hopes so.
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Council To Vote On Former, New Sports Hall Of Fame Home
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On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council will vote on selling the former Sports Hall of Fame Building in Old Town and also on officially approving a new lease for the Hall to move into the Boathouse.

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Commission Approves Millions More For Inmate Housing
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There were strong words at Wednesday morning's Sedgwick County Commission meeting over the approval of additional jail funding.

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Consultant Chosen For Downtown Planning Process
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Steering committee recommends Goody Clancy (Full Story)
City Leaders Question Scope Of New Airport Terminal
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Could Wichita ground plans for a new airport terminal? The airport director says no. But some council members question the project's scope, especially since one airline is now pulling out and others are cutting back flights.
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Arena Parking May Cost Up To $10
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One of the issues city and county leaders are currently debating for the Intrust Arena is the cost of parking.
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City Council's Planned Flight To France Called Bad Timing
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Last Updated: 1:09 AM 09/16/09 - A Wichita City Council member's planned trip to France this month is at best--bad timing, according to community activist Bob Weeks. But Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer says its no flight of fancy. (Full Story)
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