info2024-05-14T14:21:55-05:00May 14th, 2024|
Short-term rental owners in Merriam have five months to adhere to newly adopted regulations. Like some of its Johnson County neighbors, the Merriam City Council on Monday in a 7-1 vote approved an ordinance that outlines new, stricter regulations for short-term rentals, such as AirBnbs and Vrbos. C Source: Johnson County Post
info2024-05-14T14:20:51-05:00May 14th, 2024|
The modest general store on the corner of Second Avenue and Main Street in Norwich, with its angled awning on wooden pillars, echoes back to a time before two World Wars and automobiles brought profound change to retailing.... In a walled-off corner, carved out of the back office on the south end of the store, sits another of the store’s goods and services. That is where Norwich’s community post office is tucked away, where residents can access their post office boxes and basic postal supplies 24 hours a day. Norwich has not had a post office for many years. But residents [...]
info2024-05-14T14:19:26-05:00May 14th, 2024|
Bentley’s new city clerk is a familiar face around town. Shannon Catlin has served as a part-time police officer in Bentley for about three years. She joked that she’s “probably the only gun-carrying city clerk in the State of Kansas.” When the city clerk position opened up, Catlin stepped in to help the city’s deputy city clerk, Becky Thompson, fill the void. She said that helped her test the waters to see if it is something she’d like to do. Source: Harvey County Now
info2024-05-14T14:18:55-05:00May 14th, 2024|
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated Tuesday that inflation is falling more slowly than expected and will keep the central bank on hold for an extended period. Speaking to the annual general meeting of the Foreign Bankers' Association in Amsterdam, the central bank leader noted that the rapid disinflation that happened in 2023 has slowed considerably this year and caused a rethink of where policy is headed. ... However, Powell also repeated that he does not expect the Fed to be raising rates. Source: CNBC
info2024-05-14T14:11:03-05:00May 14th, 2024|
As the City of Wichita continues fighting the nasty cyberattack, many are wondering what it's going to take to get back to normal. Tulsa city leaders say from experience that it is possible to get through it without paying, but it's not easy. Source: KAKE - News
info2024-05-14T14:10:34-05:00May 14th, 2024|
A pilot program that seeks to make home ownership more affordable will be available for a limited time in Clay County beginning May 13... The pilot Clay County Home Ownership Program will offer up to $12,500 in down payment and closing cost assistance. The program’s incentives include a combination of a fixed rate 3% down payment assistance loan of $10,000 and a closing cost grant of $2,500 when purchasing a home of $50,000 or greater in Clay County. Eligible homes include existing ones, existing homes with planned/financed upgrades totaling $50,000 or greater, manufactured homes including lot and infrastructure, or new construction. [...]
info2024-05-14T14:08:22-05:00May 14th, 2024|
Paul Kramer, the former long-time Leavenworth city manager who has roots in Johnson County, is Shawnee’s new city manager. ... After spending more than 14 years in Leavenworth’s city government, he said the offer to be Shawnee’s new city manager was too good to pass up. “I knew without a doubt that it was the right move for my career and my family,” he said. “Once I closed that page, I haven’t looked back.” Source: Johnson County Post
info2024-05-14T14:07:44-05:00May 14th, 2024|
Wichita city officials announced their commitment to implementing a county-wide, low-barrier municipal ID program in 2025 as well as an annual $600,000 operating budget for a one-stop-shop homeless resource center to roaring applause at the inaugural Nehemiah Assembly Thursday evening. ... The ID grants a valid form of identification within the city, giving them access to city services. The lack of ID can be a major obstacle for homeless people, who commonly lack proper paperwork or identification. This barrier prevents someone experiencing homelessness from getting into housing or the workforce. Source: KLC Journal
info2024-05-14T13:22:03-05:00May 14th, 2024|
Wichita is only one city on a long list that have faced a cyber attack in the last few years. It's a growing problem that has local governments across the country doing their best to make sure their networks are secure. "There's a lot of issues out there and you need to make sure you're prepared for that," said Kile Mangus who is the city manager for Derby. Derby is one of many places that faced a ransomware attack in the last few years. Mangus was working as the city manager when it happened in January 2023. He says it was [...]
info2024-05-14T13:19:14-05:00May 14th, 2024|
Two Kansas counties are offering first-time home buyers a big discount in a new pilot program. The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) announced on its website that Clay and Marshall Counties will be taking part in a new home ownership pilot program. This is expected to launch on May 13, 2024. The program is available due to a partnership between the NCPRC and Four Rivers Housing Opportunities. The local community organization Grow Clay County said in a recent social media post that the program will offer home buyers up to $12,500 in down payment and closing cost assistance. Other incentives of the [...]
