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Andover begins tornado recovery efforts
Andover officials said Sunday that search and rescue teams and first responders have completed their final rounds through the neighborhoods damaged by the April 29th tornado. The storm damaged around 1,000 homes and buildings, but city staff continue the process…
Johnson County commission votes to split from KCATA, bring transit service in-house
Johnson County will soon end a contract with a regional transit authority to bring bus management services in-house. Thursday, the Johnson County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) voted 7-0 to end an interlocal agreement with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority…
Wyandotte County leaders won’t confirm if data breach was ransomware attack
A mid-April attack on Wyandotte County’s computer systems continues to cripple key services in the county — including the court system. FOX4 News has learned the breach may be a ransomware attack — similar to others where the victims ultimately…
KCK officials release few new details on cybersecurity attack
Officials with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas gave few new details on the nature of a cybersecurity attack during a press conference Friday. Mayor Tyrone Garner and Interim County Administrator Cheryl Harrison-Lee spoke for less than 10…
Kansas governor, legislators offer support for Andover after ‘stunning and heartbreaking’ tornado
Gov. Laura Kelly on Saturday surveyed damage in Andover and promised to help the town recover from the large and destructive tornado that tore through the town the night before. Legislators from the area offered prayers and assistance for the…
UG Commission delays half-cent sales tax proposal until next year
The Unified Government Commission, meeting late into the night on Thursday, delayed the half-cent sales tax increase proposal for this year, but it may come back next year. After a sometimes heated discussion on the proposed sales tax, Commissioner Christian…
Emporia plants tree for Arbor Day
The weather was perfect for tree planting Thursday morning at Soden's Grove Park. City Horticulturist Joshua Nelson, assisted by Lori Edie planted a Cottonless Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) in honor of Mayor Becky Smith as part of Arbor Day festivities. Mayor…
Manhattan looks to phase in pay increases for government employees
The Manhattan City Commission on Tuesday will consider approving raises for 77% of government employees with implementation broken into phases over 2.5 years. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at City Hall. In a first reading, the commission passed the…
Looking for help after Andover tornado? United Way offers aid at community center
If you were affected by the Andover tornado that hit Friday night, United Way of the Plains will be in Andover on Sunday to help, the nonprofit said over social media. Volunteers from the nonprofit set up a disaster assistance…
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