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Wyandotte County officials propose short-term rental changes ahead of World Cup
As Kansas City prepares for the massive influx of visitors expected during the upcoming World Cup, leaders in Wyandotte County are considering temporary changes that could significantly impact short term rentals. On Monday, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County unveiled…
Lawrence city commissioners discuss City Hall security measures following deadly shooting
Lawrence city commissioners discussed City Hall security measures for about 15 minutes during a closed-door executive session Tuesday evening. While we don’t know the exact details of the conversation, safety and security are top priorities as City Hall prepares to…
Reimbursement sought for maintaining roads
For many years, Jackson County road and bridge crews have maintained an estimated 50 miles of roads on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation reservation on behalf of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and county commissioners are now seeking reimbursement…
Chiefs want to move to Kansas, but Olathe must make some big decisions first — Here’s what we know
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced on Dec. 22 that the Kansas City Chiefs are hopping the state line to build a new stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, and that Olathe will be the home of the NFL team’s new headquarters…
Prairie Village man requested recount of ‘abandon’ vote. County says he’s refusing to pay for it.
Johnson County officials are threatening legal action against a Prairie Village man, saying he reneged on a credit card payment used to secure a hand recount of a much-discussed ballot question to “abandon” city government last November. In a Jan.…
Prairiefire defaults on CID-backed bonds after sales tax revenue comes up short
The Prairiefire project in Overland Park defaulted on bonds meant to be repaid through a CID. Two years ago, it defaulted on a tranche of STAR bonds, too. Read more: Kansas City Business Journals
Hays is a finalist for national Community of the Year Award
The City of Hays is in the running for the 2025 Community of the Year Award from Community Playmaker. The city is one of three finalists for the annual award from the publication marketed to city and county governments. The…
Kansas Legislature to consider cap on property tax assessment increases
In an era of ever-increasing cost of living, the Kansas Legislature is focusing on property tax relief in the upcoming session on Monday. One constitutional amendment in particular will be up for discussion. The Cap Assessed Value Protection Amendment Bill…
City of Ark City creates community development division
The City of Arkansas City has reorganized its Neighborhood Services Division to form a new Community Development Division, bringing all development-related services under one coordinated team. "This reorganization allows the City to better align planning, development and enforcement functions under…
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