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Derby approves location for new satellite county tag office. Here’s where

Just over a week after the county announced the closing of Derby’s satellite tag office, Derby’s City Council has approved plans to open a satellite location in the city’s public library. The county announced July 20 that the Derby tag office, 620 N. Rock Road in a state office, would cease operation at the end of July
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Wichita’s new water facility closer to finish line

Repairs to the clarifiers at the plant are almost complete, but the heat, humidity and occasional rain has affected that work. One round of testing is finished and a second is underway.
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After auction sign appears, fans of Wichita hole-in-the-wall fear for its future

When an auction sign appears in front of a restaurant, it’s usually a bad sign for fans of that restaurant. But not always. On Monday, I got a panicked message from a fan of Taqueria El Fogon . She had just spotted an auction sign in front of the restaurant at 1555 S. Bluffview, near Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph ho
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The Wichita, Kansas Fabric Shops Crafters Actually Shop At

Crafters know the difference between a shop that looks cute and a shop that actually saves a project. Wichita, Kansas has fabric stops with that practical magic, where people go when they need the right material, a better idea, or a little push to finally start making something. The appeal is not about flashy displays.
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Salina to send request for proposal to run animal shelter

Monday, commissioners voted to finalize a creation for a request for proposal after it receives a report from the consultant evaluating the shelter's operation.
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Not as hot, but still humid today

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - While today won’t be as hot as the past few days, it will remain humid and highs in the upper 90s will feel like 100 to 105 degrees this afternoon. Strenuous outdoor activities should be avoided, and if you must be outside, stay hydrated and take frequent breaks in the shade.
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Old Town lounge is moving to bigger space thanks to a big musical connection

A few years after opening in Old Town, Walker’s Jazz Lounge is making a couple of significant changes, including a move and a name change. Gary Jones and his son, Walker, have been looking to leave their small space at 252 N. Mosley for some time. Now, they have a new deal with Wichita State University and Chase Koch’s
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Wichita group giving out water to homeless as Kansas faces heat wave

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As temperatures remain high in Kansas, people are looking out for others around the city, providing free water to the homeless and anyone else who may need it. Maggie Gilmore is the organizer for Wichita Hydration Homies. “We just focus on hydration primarily, getting out there...
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Cockroaches, flies near food, water leak & more at Wichita KS restaurants, hotel

Editor’s note: The Eagle is publishing inspection results from July 5-11 later than usual because the reports were not readily accessible while the state updated its public inspection portal earlier this month. The new portal is now available at https://portal.kda.ks.gov/Food/FoodInspectionSearch . Cockroaches, flies n
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JHX Hoops meets fans ahead of TBT quarterfinal against AfterShocks

WICHITA, KAN. (KSNW) — JHX Hoops has already made the trip south to Wichita ahead of its TBT quarterfinal against the AfterShocks. The KU alumni met fans, signed autographs and took pictures at Johnny’s Tavern on Sunday. The group from Lawrence reached this point thanks to its comeback wins over Purple Reign last week

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