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Senate passes bill limiting regulations of plastic bags
A bill barring local governments from regulating plastic grocery bags and other material easily cleared the Senate on Wednesday. The Senate passed the bill 27-13, answer calls for the Legislature to bring consistency to state regulations for so-called “auxiliary containers,”…
Appraisal shock: tax valuations rise for nine out of 10 Sedgwick County homeowners
When you get your property tax appraisal notice in the mail early next month, prepare to see a higher number than you’re used to. As a result of an overheated housing market, the median sale price of homes in Sedgwick…
Rural entrepreneurship highlighted during 2nd Rural Revitalization Conference
The Riley County Extension held its second ever Rural Revitalization Conference Wednesday in Riley. The event is an opportunity for those interested in rural economies and starting their own business. Extension Director Gary Fike says the most important aspect is…
Johnson County Charter Commission delivers final report to BOCC
Johnson County Charter Commission Chair Greg Musil presented the 2021 Charter Commission’s final report to the Board of County Commissioners today, Feb. 24. The presentation during the regular BOCC meeting included a summary of the Charter Commission’s activities. The Johnson…
Sedgwick County Commissioners and Wichita City Council discuss mental health changes
A new report says that higher pay, more resources, and new facilities are just a few things that would help mental health services in Wichita and Sedgwick County. The 55-page report from the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Coalition came…
Prairie Village sends prayers to sister city Dolyna, Ukraine
The city of Prairie Village, Kansas has sent thoughts and prayers to their sister city Dolyna, Ukraine as the country deals with military action from Russia. The city said staff are actively reaching out to their contacts in Dolyna and…
Pittsburg PD gets new equipment through City’s sales tax
New equipment will soon be coming to the Pittsburg Police Department. The City Commission voted to approve the $33,000 purchase, using funds through the City's "Public Safety Sales Tax." This will include 24 sets of ballistic armor vests, 24 covert…
What’s a frost quake? Listen to one in Kansas
A couple in Kansas said they recently witnessed a winter weather phenomenon known by several names: cryoseism, frost quake or ice quake. Melody Gillan, who recently moved to Concordia with her husband, explained what she discovered. "I was outside one…
Scott County GMD is finally nearing LEMA adoption to take effect in ‘23
A LEMA that will reduce the amount of water used for irrigation by an estimated 10.5% is close to being adopted by Groundwater Management District No. 1. A general outline of the proposal was presented during the GMD’s annual meeting…
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