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Newton schools have at least six languages
Newton schools have at least a half dozen foreign languages represented among their enrollments. The USD-373 Board of Education recently approved a three-year contract with Propio LS for translation services to meet the needs of those who might not be…
Eilert stresses community relations in new role as Hesston chief
New Hesston Police Chief Chris Eilert was studying business at Butler Community College when he rode along with a friend who had joined the Wichita Police Department. He said he caught the bug of public service. “Just the whole aspect…
Sedgwick historian shares about postmaster scandal, bank robberies and more
A couple dozen people joined local historian Jim Loyd for a walking tour through downtown Sedgwick last Saturday afternoon to hear tales of the city’s early days. Loyd detailed the history of many of the buildings in downtown Sedgwick, sharing…
As the Fed sticks to its near-zero rate policy for now, here’s what that means for you
Even though the Federal Reserve didn't raise its benchmark rate Wednesday, your borrowing costs may still start to head higher. Rising prices brought on by the economic recovery are paving the way for the central bank to unwind last year's bond…
Sedgwick County will move COVID-19 testing to larger space, citing increased demand
Sedgwick County will move its COVID-19 testing site from a park in west Wichita to a larger location on the south side as the need for testing increases and the delta variant of the coronavirus spreads in the community. “Since…
23 railroad crossing tickets issued in Wichita
Twenty-three railroad crossing violations were issued Wednesday as part of "Operation Clear Track" a law enforcement safety initiative. Local law enforcement joined Kansas Operation Lifesaver for the event in south Wichita. Officers were stationed near Seneca and Walker and McLean…
Overland Park lays out process for finding outgoing city manager Bill Ebel’s replacement
Overland Park Mayor Carl Gerlach set the wheels in motion this week to find a replacement for retiring City Manager Bill Ebel. Gerlach notified the council at Monday’s meeting that he will initiate a process similar to that used in…
A Free Tool to Help Cities Take Full Advantage of Federal Aid
City leaders around the U.S. have asked dozens of questions in recent months about how federal pandemic aid flowing to their jurisdictions under the American Rescue Plan Act can be used. For instance: “What are some of my city’s obligations…
‘Many of us are struggling financially’: Olathe Council rejects property tax increase
The Olathe City Council on Tuesday rejected a proposed property tax increase, which would have helped fund the new downtown library. The council voted 6-1 to reject city staff’s proposal and instead keep the property tax rate flat for 2022.…
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