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Hutchinson City Manager John Deardoff leaves on high note despite difficult times
It was not the way he planned to go out. But Hutchinson City Manager John Deardoff’s response to the novel coronavirus sweeping in during the last weeks of a 40-year career was typical for the respected community city leader. He…
Local firms may get grants
The city of Parsons and Labette County will both file for grants that would be distributed to local businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The state of Kansas will receive approximately $9 million in Community Development Block Grant funding under…
Parsons Public Library to offer curbside service
Beginning Monday, the Parsons Public Library will begin contactless curbside pick-up on the east side of the library. While the library building remains closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the no-contact pick-up service will be available from…
Hospitals receive federal funding as revenues drop
Revenues at the two local hospital have dropped considerably in the past few months as elective procedures are postponed due to the coronavirus. As a result, both have applied for and received federal aid to help meet payroll costs. William…
City offices to open with restrictions
Most Winfield city offices will reopen to the public Monday with safeguards in place, after being closed since March due to the coronavirus. All offices, including city hall and the operations center, will reopen with their regular hours, Winfield City…
Louisburg, Spring Hill delay opening aquatic centers
The Louisburg Aquatic Center will not open Memorial Day weekend, May 23, as previously planned, the city of Louisburg announced Thursday, May 7 . “Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and ensuing business closures, lifeguard training has been delayed,” the…
City projections estimate multimillion-dollar revenue loss due to pandemic; Lawrence leaders to consider budget changes
Revenue projections estimate the City of Lawrence will lose millions — more than $8 million in the most optimistic scenario — due to the coronavirus pandemic, and city leaders soon will discuss potential changes to the budget as a result.…
Lawrence inspected less than 1% of rental properties last year; commissioner calls for city to reassess program
There are more than 20,000 rental properties in the City of Lawrence, but there is very little chance any one of them will be inspected. Last year, of the 21,174 rental units that were licensed by the city, only 206…
Kansas stocks up on PPE to prepare election workers, voters
Kansas voters will encounter masked election workers seated behind plastic panels when they head to the polls this fall and use disposable stylus pens to cast their ballots. Secretary of State Scott Schwab said in a news release Thursday that…
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