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Multiple KS fire crews continue to battle Haven gas plant fire, cause remains unknown
Reno County officials say that the fire that erupted Thursday afternoon at the Haven gas plant is still burning, but fire crews were able to get the gas turned off. At this time, there is no threat to the public,…
Kelly signs sprawling bill with tax credits, property tax cuts
Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday signed a bill offering a package of tax credits and property tax cuts that's estimated to cost $310 million over three years. The tax package included 25 provisions, including tax credits for teachers buying school supplies,…
‘Axe the Food Tax’ aligns with Thrive Allen County’s mission
Now more than ever, Kansas families need relief from the state’s food sales tax. Kansans pay 6.5% in state sales tax on groceries — the second highest in the country. In addition to the tax, we have all felt the…
Multi-age classrooms, coming to Lawrence schools next year, raise concerns for teachers
Some teachers in Lawrence elementary schools are concerned about what multi-age classrooms will look like in the district and the domino effect that may follow.nThe Lawrence school board has approved about $6.41 million in budget cuts. About $2.07 million, or…
Property, sales and income tax mega-bundle approved by Kansas governor
A Kansas bill signed into law Thursday spans the gamut of tax policy, packaging more than two dozen measures amending property, sales and income tax laws. The massive House Bill 2239, backed by the Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly, included…
USDA Awards Over $2.5 Million in Health Care Grants to 10 Rural Communities in Kansas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $2.55 million in Emergency Rural Health Care Grants has been awarded to 10 communities in rural Kansas. The grants will help rural hospitals and health care providers implement telehealth and nutrition assistance programs, increase…
USD 465 budgeting $4 million in relief funds
The Winfield school district now has the third round of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds from the federal government and is deciding how to spend it. The $3,968,599 is meant to provide relief from effects of the…
Mortgage rates have hit 5% for the first time in more than a decade
Mortgage rates rose again this week, reaching 5% for the first time in over a decade. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5% in the week ending April 14, up from 4.72% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. That's the…
Federal grants may help Lawrence make quicker progress on $32M list of storm water projects in flood-prone area
With as much as $32 million needed to increase the city’s storm water system capacity in the Jayhawk Watershed and reduce neighborhood flooding, city engineers are hoping federal funding could help get projects done more quickly. As part of its…
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