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Wichita begins new program to prevent violent crime
The City of Wichita will be working with a consulting firm on a Violence Interrupter Program that will work with community leaders to reduce gun violence. The City Council has approved an agreement with the consulting firm Cure Violence Global, which…
Fort Scott City Clerk Diane Clay Retires On Oct. 1
Diane Clay’s first job with the City of Fort Scott was as Administrative Assistant to the City Manager Richard U. Nienstedt in March 1998. Her last day on the job is October 1, 2022. “I have been employed for 24…
Legislators float proposal to lower property taxes by reviving dormant LAVTR fund
A three-part proposal to reduce property taxes could save Kansas homeowners millions, Democratic lawmakers said during a news conference Monday at the Statehouse. Rep. Vic Miller, D-Topeka, and Rep. Mike Amyx, D-Lawrence, released the plan for consideration in the next…
70,000 attend McConnell open house and air show
The free air show at McConnell Air Force Base appears to have been a big success this past weekend. Organizers say approximately 70,000 people attended the Frontiers in Flight Open House and Air Show. It was the first air show…
SEK attorney & municipal judge to serve as honorary bailiff for Supreme Court special session in Parsons
Longtime attorney and municipal judge Rick Tucker has had his share of days in court, but he will take on a new role when the Supreme Court comes to Parsons. Tucker was selected to be honorary bailiff at the Supreme…
Johnson County Library patron returns video tape 19 years after it was due
Staff at the Johnson County Central Resource Library saw a particularly unusual return last week when a patron brought back a video tape 19 years after it was originally due. The patron returned a copy of the Oscar-winning Russian language film “Burnt by…
Dodge City residents to vote on various tax initiatives
On November 8, 2022, Dodge City voters will have the opportunity to consider a one-half percent, or 0.50% retail sales tax increase on the ballot. ... This special dedicated sales tax can only be used to provide City of Dodge…
Teachers cite salaries, work-life balance among top reasons for leaving Lawrence Public Schools
The Lawrence school board on Monday heard a report including specific reasons why teachers are leaving the district, like low salaries and overflowing class sizes, as well as an update on the district’s efforts to better recruit and retain employees.…
2-Year Yields Indicate Fed Funds Rate Could Rise Another 2%
One major theme of 2022 is the Federal Reserve raising to squash. Case in point, the Fed raised rates another 75 basis points on Wednesday. Will this be enough? What’s to come of interest rates? That question brings us to…
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