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Louisburg makes changes to vicious dog codes, lifts breed ban
The pit bull breed ban in the city of Louisburg has been lifted with action taken by the Louisburg City Council at its June 6 meeting. At the same meeting, the council passed two new ordinances that strengthen the dangerous…
Governor approves drought declarations for Kansas counties
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has approved an update to drought declarations for all 105 counties in the state. The new declaration places all of the counties in a watch, warning or emergency status. The declaration places 34 western Kansas counties…
Unincorporated Johnson County speed limit increases
On June 23, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners voted to increase speed limits on 13 segments of roads in unincorporated Johnson County, upon the recommendation of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Public Works Department. An engineering study was…
McPherson looks to add improvements with renewing second half-cent sales tax
The second half-cent sales tax is expected to end next year in McPherson, and after finishing many projects these past 10 years, the City wants to keep moving forward. If approved, this would keep the 9% sales tax in the…
Sedgwick County firefighters to receive $2m in funding
The Kansas Insurance Department (KID) has made a $2 million distribution to local Sedgwick County Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). The funds are being distributed to eight local FRAs in Sedgwick County, pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act. A total…
“Grow Pittsburg” CDC hopes to continue city’s development
The Pittsburg community is hoping to start a new program to help with the ever-growing needs of the area. During Tuesday night's commission meeting, members of Imagine Pittsburg will request $150,000 from the city to establish a new community development…
Over $1M in funds now available for part-time, volunteer Kansas fire departments
The Kansas Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced that over $1.2 million have been made available to their office due to a grant from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), on Tuesday. In 2022, $1.2 million was…
Iola leader wants boost for economic development
Iola City Administrator Matt Rehder said Allen County and its cities should invest more in economic development. He suggested Iola, Humboldt and the county each invest the equivalent of 1 mill into the fund. Iola and Allen County should be…
Charging Forward: Bringing Electric Vehicles to Rural America
Register for this event on Thursday, July 7 at 2:00 p.m. ET. USDA Rural Development (RD) invites rural partners and stakeholders to join a webinar on Thursday, July 7 from 2-4 p.m. ET to learn about federal funding opportunities and programs to…
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