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Pandemic not expected to delay property tax deadline
The coronavirus pandemic does not appear to be delaying the quickly approaching May 10 deadline for Kansas property taxes. Kansas believes delaying property tax deadlines is more of a local government decision, said Zach Fletcher, a spokesman for the Kansas…
Dodge City commissioners give up salaries to help with budget shortfall
The city commissioners in Dodge City say they are facing an estimated loss of nearly $3 million from the 2020 budget because of the coronavirus pandemic. The city says they expect a shortfall in sales tax, property tax, interest, transient…
’Perfect positive storm’: Studies show Topeka well-positioned to recover from recession
Topeka’s metropolitan area is among the least vulnerable in the nation to the economic damage wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to two recent studies. Meanwhile, the WalletHub personal finance website says Kansas is likely to suffer less economically from…
Cruising Main will return
For Scott Becker of McPherson, climbing into his Ford Mustang and cruising down main street on a Saturday night brings back days gone by. “I used to drag main here in the ’80s and ’90s. My boys are 17 and…
Hays: No plans for layoffs, cutting services
Despite the COVID-19 hit to the economy, there are no plans to lay off City of Hays employees or to cut city services to the community, according to City Manager Toby Dougherty. “We’re not there yet, and it’s really not…
DRC, DAC looking to spread positivity through art
At the moment, with the Derby Recreation Center shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most of DRC Art Director Aimee Geist’s focus has been on preparations for summer programs at the new Hubbard Arts Center. While not many DRC…
Scenic byways lets you see Kansas’ best landscape from the safety of your car
Kathy Artzer knows people can abide by social distancing requirements while still feeding their need for adventure. Annually she leaves her Topeka home and drives several of Kansas’ scenic byways. “(The byways) have taken me to some places I didn’t…
Financial challenges ahead for Pratt Community College
Financial challenges lie ahead for all educational institutions including Pratt Community College. Kent Adams, PCC vice president of finance and operations, shared some numbers with the PCC Trustees at their April 13 meeting. “We’re going to have financial challenges,” Adams…
Crawford County makes plans for input on new coronavirus rules
Though it remains unclear whether the statewide stay-at-home order will expire by the end of next week, Crawford County officials continue to make plans for what kind of policy the county will implement if it does. Since announcing it would…
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