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State and local government job growth powered the U.S. labor market’s expansion in June

2025-07-03T10:10:07-05:00July 3rd, 2025|

Federal data released Thursday shows government jobs saw the largest month-over-month sector growth at 73,000. That means government jobs accounted for about half of the 147,000 total nonfarm payroll growth in June. ... State government payrolls grew by 47,000, while local governments added 33,000 jobs. The bulk of those new jobs on both levels were in education, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows. Source: CNBC

Sewage overflows occuring in heavy rain

2025-07-03T10:07:13-05:00July 3rd, 2025|

Like many cities with dated infrastructure, Wyandotte County relies on what’s called a combined sewer system, which means that storm and sewage water use the same pipes but have different outputs. The two sources of water are separated by dams built into the pipe system. Source: KC Star

Water in the suburbs – A look at Johnson County’s man-made lakes

2025-07-03T10:03:22-05:00July 3rd, 2025|

Johnson County doesn’t have any natural lakes or large reservoirs. Every lake in our area is man-made—built to meet practical needs like drinking water, irrigation, and recreation. Our largest lake is just over 220 acres. Yet these small lakes tell big stories about the people, policies, and communities that shaped them. Source: Johnson County Post

Roeland Park wants to turn front yards into art galleries

2025-07-03T10:02:18-05:00July 3rd, 2025|

The city of Roeland Park, through its arts advisory committee, is hosting its first-ever outdoor art contest between now and August. Community members will also serve as judges, picking winners of first through fourth place by Aug. 1. Participating residents are encouraged to create a simple sculpture masterpiece that is big enough to see from their front yards. Source: Johnson County Post

Olathe City Manager Michael Wilkes to retire after nearly 27 years of service

2025-07-03T09:59:55-05:00July 3rd, 2025|

As City Manager, Wilkes led the city organization through immense community growth and dramatic change. During his tenure, Olathe has grown from less than 90,000 residents to over 150,000. He also saw Olathe transform from largely a bedroom community to one of Kansas’ economic engines with hundreds of new businesses opening and tens of thousands of jobs created. Source: Olathe, KS

City Administrator – Sabetha, Kansas (Review begins August 18, 2025)

2025-07-02T13:50:59-05:00July 2nd, 2025|

The City of Sabetha, Kansas, a vibrant and progressive community located in northeast Kansas, is seeking a visionary and approachable leader to serve as its next City Administrator. Sabetha is a dynamic city of approximately 2,500 residents known for its exceptional quality of life, strong local economy, and engaged citizenry. The city boasts a thriving industrial base, high-performing schools, excellent healthcare services, including Sabetha Community Hospital, a 25-bed critical access facility, and a broad range of outpatient services, as well as a well-maintained parks and recreation system. With a strong tradition of civic pride and community involvement, Sabetha is positioned for [...]

On-demand bus service begins in Mulvane

2025-07-02T09:02:12-05:00July 2nd, 2025|

Starting this week, Mulvane residents in need of transportation are now able to call for a shuttle bus to take them to medical appointments, shopping and other daily errands. The Mulvane Senior Center and Mulvane Recreation Commission kicked off the Mulvane Community Area Transit (MCAT) program on June 30 and quickly got the wheels rolling to help residents. Source: www.derbyinformer.com - RSS Results in news/area_news of type article

Haysville now offering grants for leases

2025-07-02T08:59:30-05:00July 2nd, 2025|

According to The Times-Sentinel, Haysville is now offering to cover a portion of the leases for growing businesses through a new matching grant program. The program is set up to cover the first six months of a lease (up to $1,200), with the landlord also offering the first month free. Source: www.derbyinformer.com - RSS Results in news/area_news of type article

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