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Johnson County health department updates school gating criteria
The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment has updated their school gating criteria after some districts opted out of following previous guidance, saying it was too strict. The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment will now include the…
Kansas has $73 million tax surplus; official still sees uncertainty
Kansas reported Thursday that it collected nearly $73 million more than expected in taxes in September but its top revenue official said the economic outlook in coming months remains uncertain because of the coronavirus pandemic. The state Department of Revenue…
NEJC communities receive grants to improve walkability, major corridors
Projects in Overland Park, Merriam and Westwood that address walkability and improvements to major corridors have earned grant funding from the Mid-America Regional Council. “It is exciting to see local governments focus on planning for and creating vibrant assets for…
Near-zero interest rates may be needed for up to 3 years, says Dallas Fed’s Robert Kaplan
Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan told CNBC on Wednesday that it is likely appropriate to keep interest rates anchored near zero for up to three years to aid the U.S. economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. "I think we're going…
Cowan appointed Assistant City Manager in Independence
During a special Independence City Commission meeting Wednesday evening, City Manager Kelly Passauer announced the appointment of long-time City leader David Cowan as Assistant City Manager. Prior to this promotion, Cowan served as the City’s Director of Safety and Code…
Governor Kelly orders flags at half-staff in honor of Rep. Leonard Mastroni
In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings, grounds, and facilities beginning today, Wednesday, Sept. 30, until the day of interment, in honor of Kansas Rep.…
Wichita police launch new program to catch drivers running red lights
Wichita police have launched a new program in hopes of reducing the number of drivers running red lights at a high-accident intersection. Capt. Brent Allred said Wednesday that the Blue Light Crash Reduction Project was funded by a grant through…
Peabody seeking new logo design
Peabody will be taking contest entries for an updated city logo, and councilman Lindsay Hutchison is wasting no time getting the ball rolling. Entries are due by Dec. 15 to be approved by the council Dec. 28, and the new…
Merriam seeks information about names found in time capsule at old community center
The city of Merriam is searching for interesting stories about — or living relatives of — the names found in the Irene B. French Community Center's 1911 cornerstone time capsule. The city of Merriam is seeking information about names found…
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