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66 Kansas cities and counties to receive Community Development Block Grants to support coronavirus response
Governor Laura Kelly announced today the award of nearly $9 million in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Supplement (CDBG-CV) funds to 66 Kansas communities. “Kansans have faced unprecedented challenges during the past few months due to COVID-19,” Governor Kelly…
City of Topeka sales tax revenues down
City of Topeka sales tax and use tax revenues were down 8.3% for the month of March, city manager Brent Trout told the mayor and city council at their meeting Tuesday evening. “We’re looking at that and doing some analysis,”…
Topeka YMCA files for bankruptcy protection
Topeka YMCA announced Wednesday it has filed for bankruptcy protection. According to a news release from president and CEO John Mugler, the measure was necessary because of the budget shortfalls experienced by the organization during the coronavirus pandemic. “Like many…
ATVs a problem at busy lake
ATV drivers caused issues on a crowded Memorial Day weekend at Marion County Lake, according to Lake superintendent Isaac Hett. Drivers had children and open bottles of alcohol in ATVs, Hett said, and ATVs not licensed for on-road use reportedly…
Residents petition to have city pool opened
Chanute’s decision to close the Maring Aquatic Center for the summer has not gone over well. Other area pools are open, closed, or still deciding what to do. A previous lifeguard has sent messages to city commissioners and members of…
Two Arkansas City police officers lauded as lifesavers
Two Arkansas City police officers were presented with a special life-saving award Tuesday during the City Commission meeting. Officer Michael Yzquierdo and Master Police Officer Ted Shinneman were honored for saving the life of a 2-year-old boy. Capt. Eric Burr…
JoCo health department reports ‘some spikes’ in COVID-19 cases after reopening
Johnson County is experiencing an expected spike in COVID-19 cases following phased reopening plans, said Sanmi Areola, PhD, director of the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment. “But in terms of the trend, on the average, we’re still doing…
Kansas task force shapes plan allocating $400 million in federal aid to counties
The coronavirus task force appointed by Gov. Laura Kelly adopted a plan Tuesday during its first meeting for distribution of $400 million in federal disaster aid to county governments for economic and health costs of the lingering pandemic. The executive…
Wichita police get $875,000 grant to hire seven officers for three years
Wichita police are getting a federal grant for $875,000 to hire seven officers. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister announced the Justice Department grant on Tuesday. Wichita is one of 15 law enforcement agencies in Kansas to receive grant money. “These grants…
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