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Area government future finances look bleak amid pandemic
Local governments are preparing for a financial hit due to the COVID-19 virus, although the extent of the financial impact will not be known for months. Andrew Lawson, spokesperson for the City of Arkansas City, said officials there anticipate lost…
Frazer ready for challenge of bigger city
Randy Frazer, city administrator of Moundridge, will step into his new role as city manager of Arkansas City next month. Frazer signed a contract last week to become the new city manager in late May. He said this week he…
CARES Act update may extend loans to public hospital districts
Pending federal legislation to pump more money into the depleted loan program created to help small businesses weather the economic shock of the coronavirus will give public hospital districts a bite at the apple. Language in the bill to provide…
Officials develop draft plan for reopening Sedgwick County after stay-at-home order ends
Sedgwick County health officials and county commissioners are working on a draft Health Recovery Plan for guidelines for reopening the county after the stay-at-home order ends. The question on many people’s minds is when will things return to a new…
Hutchinson, Reno County brace for financial impact of COVID-19
A $1.3 million deficit is what the city of Hutchinson is now facing with sales tax revenue down. Starting Sunday, the city will cut overtime for police officers and implement voluntary furloughs. If the budget doesn’t get better by June,…
Phillipsburg approves loans for local hotels
To help the local hotels through the current economic downturn, the Phillipsburg City Council approved at their regular Monday meeting to offer $2,500 loans to the community’s three hotels. The interest-free loans are being offered with an 18-month term and…
Legislative session delayed, two-thirds of lawmakers at risk of contracting virus
The Kansas Legislature’s leadership postponed resumption of the session Wednesday to protect two-thirds of lawmakers considered at risk of being infected with COVID-19, a decision likely to compel Gov. Laura Kelly to issue a new statewide emergency declaration and potentially…
Wyandotte County facing huge budget shortfall as many businesses remain closed
The coronavirus shut downs are hitting people’s pockets hard. In Wyandotte County, the Unified Government is facing a $15-20 million budget shortfall due in part to all the business closures. From the empty streets, parking lots and stores, the Legends…
Cities discuss summer programs
The Hiawatha City Commission held its second virtual meeting on Monday evening, and the group spoke with Parks and Recreation Director Stacy Jasper about the status of summer sports and programs, given the extension of the stay-at-home order to May…
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