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Topeka temporarily repeals residency requirement it’s had since the early 1980s
Topeka's city government is rescinding, at least for the next five years, the residency requirement it's had in place since the early 1980s.The Topeka City Council voted 7-2 Tuesday evening to approve an ordinance taking that step, which is aimed…
Sedgwick’s Historical Society to be a major hub for Fall Festival
As could be expected, with this year’s Fall Festival (Sept. 17-18) celebrating Sedgwick’s 150th anniversary, the historical society will be even more involved than normal. From dancing showgirls to old-time photos, to horseshoe and blacksmithing demonstrations, the northeastern edge of…
Market bracing for another three-quarter point hike from the Fed this month
Traders are now seeing a near-certainty that the Federal Reserve enacts its third consecutive 0.75 percentage point interest rate increase when it meets later this month. The probability of a three-quarter point hike moved to 82% Wednesday morning, according to…
After tumultuous week of brawls and guns, Wichita schools announce new security measures
Officials at Wichita Public Schools, the largest district in the state, announced new safety precautions following a tumultuous week that included multiple brawls and students being arrested for bringing a gun to school. Terri Moses, director of safety and environmental…
McPherson Schools to begin partnership program
The Parents in Partnership program is about to begin at McPherson Schools. Throughout the school day, parents and grandparents will lend a helping hand. By showing students that education is important enough for them to attend school as well, Parents…
Wichita, Sedgwick County trying again to get federal funding for flood project
Wichita and Sedgwick County are making another try at federal grant funding for a proposed flood control project. The Wichita City Council and the Sedgwick County Commission have approved letters of intent to apply for a grant from the Federal…
50th annual Walnut Valley Festival coming to Winfield
Crowds are set to descend on the Winfield Fairgrounds from Sept. 14-18 for the 50th annual Walnut Valley Festival, featuring 30-plus musical acts ranging from bluegrass to folk and more. Other highlights of the festival include a juried arts and…
Proposed zoning changes aim to ease child care shortages around county
Home day care facilities could enroll more children under proposed changes to the Wichita-Sedgwick County zoning code. This could mitigate child care shortages that some say are reaching crisis levels. “We’re only meeting 38% of the demand [for child care]…
Sedgwick County Commission approves pay increase for Comcare to help recruit, retain staff
When you ask leaders at Comcare what their biggest issues has been over the last two years, they will say it has been keeping staff. Director of Quality and CCBHC Michelle Calvert says "It's been incredibly difficult for us to…
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