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Salina sets timeline for city manager finalist visits

2025-08-03T08:54:48-05:00August 3rd, 2025|

As of now, the plan is to have finalists visit the city in the morning and then meeting with the public in the evening on Aug. 11 and then having closed-session interviews with the commission individually throughout the day on Aug. 12. It seems the names of the finalists will be announced before they visit the city, with the public notified of when they will be able to meet them on Aug. 11. Read more: Salina Journal

KPERS fund still in flux

2025-08-03T08:53:31-05:00August 3rd, 2025|

After large dips in the stockmarket in 2025, the Kansas public pension system ended the fiscal year with strong returns. Despite the significant gains, financial advisers told members of the KPERS Boardof Trustees duringmeetings July 24 and July 25 in Topeka of risks and uncertainties to future investment performance. Read more: Salina Journal

Get up close and personal with bison

2025-08-03T08:50:19-05:00August 3rd, 2025|

Nestled in the plains of McPherson County is what many have described Kansas’ best-kept secret of an attraction and home to more than 200 bison. Driving into Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, six miles north of Canton, people may be greeted by one of these bison on the road, but there’s not much tame about these animals and the “wild” of wildlife means people shouldn’t get too close. Read more: Salina Journal

To unlock more funding, Perry-Lecompton volunteer library is trying to get voters to make it official

2025-08-03T08:33:44-05:00August 3rd, 2025|

They’re circulating a petition for registered voters across much of the Perry-Lecompton school district to try to get a referendum on the November ballot to create a library district. If the library could do that, it would be more than just an effort by a few volunteers. It would be eligible for grants from a regional library system that Perry and Lecompton residents already pay taxes to — and, one day, it might be able to more directly rely on tax money, like the Lawrence Public Library does. Read more: LJWorld.com

Petition garners signatures pushing back on Lawrence police camera integration program

2025-07-31T10:00:59-05:00July 31st, 2025|

A group is organizing to push back against the Lawrence Police Department’s adoption of the Axon Fusus program, a new system for residents to register and integrate security cameras for police use. The Lawrence Transparency Project had gathered more than 125 signatures as of Monday afternoon on a petition calling for the city to halt implementation of the Community Connect camera registration program. The group is also pushing for more community input and oversight. Read more: The Lawrence Times

Japanese students visit Lawrence, present gift to city

2025-07-31T09:59:47-05:00July 31st, 2025|

Students from Hiratsuka, Japan made a stop by Lawrence City Hall Monday to meet with Vice Mayor Brad Finkeldei and present the city with a gift, part of a week of events planned through the Sister City exchange program.  Hiratsuka is one of Lawrence’s four sister cities, alongside Eutin, Germany; the Sacred City of Messolonghi (formerly Iniades), Greece; and Tocopilla, Chile. Students from Lawrence visited Hiratsuka a few weeks ago. The group of 10 students and three chaperones are in town for 10 days with stops planned at KU’s campus, Massachusetts Street and the state capitol in Topeka.  Read more: The Lawrence [...]

Striving for ‘smart growth’

2025-07-31T09:58:50-05:00July 31st, 2025|

Camille Lavon, Thrive Allen County’s new economic development director, is ready to hit the ground running. Camille Lavon may be new to Allen County, but she’s no stranger to economic development. She’s bringing a wealth of experience and a listening ear to her new role as economic development director for Thrive Allen County. With more than a decade of experience in workforce development and economic strategy across Colorado and beyond, Lavon’s journey to Iola marks the latest chapter in a career focused on growing communities by understanding their needs from the inside out. Read more: The Iola Register

Commerce Awards Over $8.7 Million in CDBG Funds to Support 16 Community Projects

2025-07-31T09:58:06-05:00July 31st, 2025|

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that more than $8.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds has been awarded to support 16 vital projects across Kansas. These investments will continue to enhance the quality of life and infrastructure in rural and low-to moderate-income communities. Read more: Kansas Department of Commerce

Abilene Welcomes Nearly 2,000 Visitors through Sunflower Summer Program

2025-07-31T09:57:23-05:00July 31st, 2025|

Summer travel is in full bloom in Abilene, thanks to Kansas Tourism’s popular Sunflower Summer program. With nearly 2,000 admissions recorded so far, Kansas families are discovering why Abilene continues to earn national accolades as one of the Best Historic Small Towns in America. The Sunflower Summer program, which began July 12, provides free admission for Kansas students and a parent to participating attractions. Abilene is proud to offer six must-see experiences this season. Read more: KCLY Radio

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