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Scott County’s health insurance spikes 14%
A 14 percent hike in health insurance premiums is being felt by Scott County taxpayers and county employees. The county's share of the premium increase for Blue Cross/Blue Shield health coverage will amount to about $70,464 based on current employees…
McPherson hits $1 million in housing grants
For the third time in about four years, the city of McPherson has picked up a grant to help homeowners replace windows, roofs, siding and other home improvements for those who qualify. Since 2016, the city has been able to…
Kansas could allow fireworks to be sold year-round under proposed bill
Kansas lawmakers are considering allowing fireworks to be sold year round and repealing a ban on bottle rockets. Under the proposed bill, retailers would be allowed to sell fireworks every day of the year. Seasonal retailers, who temporarily sell fireworks…
Treasury Sells 30-Year Bonds at Record Low Yield
The U.S. Treasury Department sold 30-year bonds at a record low yield on Thursday, highlighting investors’ demand for longer-term debt and its benefits to the government. The Treasury sold $19 billion of 30-year bonds on Thursday afternoon at a 2.061%…
County looks for feedback on Johnson County Square in downtown Olathe
Johnson County this month unveiled its preferred vision for the new Johnson County Square in downtown Olathe, which will be created after a new courthouse is finished next year and the existing one is razed. The concept includes an iconic…
The most congested highway in Johnson County could get $300M expansion — with tolls
Officials with the Kansas Department of Transportation and Overland Park on Thursday said funding a $300 million expansion of U.S. 69 — the most congested four-lane highway in the state — could likely mean adding toll lanes. During his annual…
Crawford County Deputy named Deputy of the Year in Kansas
A Crawford County Sheriff’s Deputy is being recognized for being one of the best in the state. Sheriff Deputy Kurt Grotheer, said, “It was a great honor. I mean I don’t even know how to explain that because it was…
Shawnee County Public Works says new trucks will help increase efficiency
Shawnee County Public Works is hoping to save money and increase their work efficiency with the next snowfall. Public Works will get two new dump trucks that will allow them to do more work. The department says one of the…
Fact finding hearing reveals McPherson teachers are under compensated
A sea of red filled the audience during the fact finding hearing for USD 418 certified staff salaries. Teachers, students, parents and concerned community members filled the seats, many dressed in red to show their support. In front of a…
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