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Parsons to vote on Public Safety Sales Tax renewal

info2023-07-21T11:13:30-05:00July 21st, 2023|

The time is near for voters in Parsons to head to the polls in a special election to decide whether or not to renew a public safety sales tax. The current half-cent sales tax isn't new, and has been in place for more than a decade. On August 1, the Public Safety Sales Tax will be the sole item on the ballot. Officials say it's imperative that the tax stays in place for the betterment of the city. "It's something that's essential in the city's budgeting process. It's also a sales tax, which we feel probably one of the most fair [...]

Wichita turns 153 years old today

info2023-07-21T11:13:00-05:00July 21st, 2023|

Wichita is turning 153 years old today. On July 21, 1870, The City of Wichita was officially born, just three months after the establishment of Sedgwick County, Kansas. 124 people signed the petition to Judge Reuben Riggs of Sedgwick County to incorporate the town of Wichita. Judge Riggs granted the petition, and the town of Wichita was born. This weekend, on Saturday, July 22, from 1 to 5 p.m., there will be a birthday celebration at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. Source: KSN-TV

Emporia commissioners take action on homelessness

info2023-07-21T10:39:00-05:00July 21st, 2023|

Emporia City Commissioners met Wednesday to discuss a new resolution to help the city confront homelessness. All five members of the Emporia City Commission voted in approval of Resolution No. 3700 during a meeting on Wednesday, July 19. This creates the Homelessness Advisory Board. A statement on the city's social media said the commission created the Emporia Task Force on Homelessness in response to the rising number of unhoused people in the city and the lack of adequate community resources that fit their needs. "This Task Force was entrusted with the responsibility of identifying the requirements of unhoused and at-risk individuals, suggesting [...]

More Johnson County cities offer low-income residents property tax rebates

info2023-07-21T11:07:52-05:00July 21st, 2023|

More cities in Johnson County are easing property taxes for low-income residents struggling to stay in their homes. As home appraisals skyrocket across the county, Prairie Village, Shawnee and Merriam approved tax rebate programs last year, following the lead of Mission several years ago and Roeland Park a few years ago. Now, the Johnson County Board of Commissioners is planning to launch a pilot program next year that would offer property tax assistance to residents over the age of 65 and disabled veterans who meet income requirements. And more cities — Lenexa, Olathe and Overland Park — are considering whether to [...]

Shawnee County park development gets the official thumbs up

info2023-07-21T10:35:27-05:00July 21st, 2023|

Families in Shawnee County will soon have a new park to play in. Thursday morning, Shawnee County Commissioners gave Shawnee County Parks and Rec the final approval to start negotiating contracts to build phase one of the family park plan. Family park, located at southwest 21st Street and Urish Road features open space between its aqua center and a golf course on the other side. A master plan for more development to the park came out back in 2021, and with this approval the park could break ground as soon as this fall. “We think this is another destination park that will [...]

Topeka Metro to offer free bus rides to area high school students

info2023-07-21T10:33:45-05:00July 21st, 2023|

Topeka area students won't need a ticket to ride city buses this school year. For the 11th year running, Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority announced it will offer high school students free rides on fixed bus routes. This comes after the Topeka Metro board of directors approved extending the program on Thursday. All high school students with a valid student ID can ride fixed bus routes for free. They only have to present their valid student ID for the upcoming school year. The Kids Ride FREE! promotion, which offers local youth free transportation within the city limits, remains in effect through Aug. 15. Source: [...]

Landfill that has caused conflict in rural Kansas town issued cease and desist order

info2023-07-21T10:32:23-05:00July 21st, 2023|

A landfill that has provoked friction among residents in Easton, Kansas, has been ordered to temporarily close. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a cease and desist order Wednesday to the business running the landfill, Flat Land Excavating, saying it is out of compliance with its height and volume limits and must apply for a permit modification. The site, about 45 miles west of Kansas City, has been the source of animosity between the landfill’s owners Shawn and Christina Britz and nearby residents. Since the couple got a special use permit and took over the landfill in 2019, local [...]

Manhattan wants residents’ opinion on the city’s parks

info2023-07-21T11:00:47-05:00July 21st, 2023|

Manhattan city leaders want to hear from residents about their ideas and concerns about the city's Parks and Recreation Department. Manhattan officials want to speak directly with residents about topics relating to parks and recreation. Manhattan Parks and Recreation Director Aaron Stewart announced in a press release the city will hold public discussions this summer and fall where citizens can talk to him directly. "Park and Rec It" are discussions open to the public for residents to chat with Stewart about recreational programs, parks, trails, facilities or any other related topics citizens are interested in or concerned about. “Manhattan has a strong passion [...]

Garden City gets update on Sports of the World project

info2023-07-21T11:04:13-05:00July 21st, 2023|

Representative from GC Investments updated Garden City Commissioners at the commission’s meeting Tuesday on the construction status of the Sports of the World STAR Bond project’s multisport indoor facility. H.J. Swender, GC Investments representative, said they are excited about the project, it’s moving along nicely. “So far, although it doesn’t look like we’ve done much, we’ve done quite a bit out there,” he said. “We’ve poured 15 columns and 17 crossties and only have about 14 more crossties last time I heard, so we’re coming close.” Half of the steel for the building is already on site and they’re hoping that within the next [...]

Wamego residents shouldn’t be alarmed by large police presence at high school

info2023-07-21T10:26:06-05:00July 21st, 2023|

Law enforcement warns the public about violence training taking place at a local school this weekend. The Wamego Police Department (WPD) posted on social media that it will be using the Wamego High School for active violence training Friday, July 21 and Saturday July 22. The WPD, along with the Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services and other law enforcement agencies, will take part in the training at and around the high school. "The Wamego Police Department is committed to the safety of our citizens and it is important for the community to know that we are doing what we can to [...]

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