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September tax collections in Kansas $43M ahead of estimates
The state’s total tax collections for September showed the continued trend upward at $744.1 million; 6.2% or $43.2 million above the estimate, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Revenue. These collections are $48.2 million more than…
Thomas County site of two new wind projects
Residents, business leaders, and government officials joined ENGIE North America September 26 to mark the grand opening of the Solomon Forks Wind Project, as well as to celebrate the East Fork Wind Project scheduled to become operational in the…
Reno County seeking funds to help with 43rd Street bridge
The Reno County Commission agreed to seek funds to help with the cost of repairing the 43rd Street bridge near old K-61. The Kansas Department of Transportation announced a new cost sharing program with cities and counties across the state.…
2020 Community Grant and Marketing Grant applications are available
The Geary County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau sets aside grant funds to support community events and attractions that exhibit positive tourism potential for the county. The money is available via 2020 Community Support Grant and 2020 Marketing Grants. Applications are…
County Office Building parking lot receiving an upgrade
The heavily utilized public parking lot that serves the Geary County Office Building and law enforcement agencies in the vicinity is receiving a mill and overlay upgrade. Geary County is funding the project. (Read more: Junction City Post)
Wichita to spend $350,000 to fix more problems at the water treatment plant
The Wichita City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to shell out more money to keep its aging water treatment system up and running. This after the state decided a manual override of the water disinfectant system was not acceptable as a…
Landfill building a total loss after oily rags spontaneously combust
An early-morning fire at the Ellis County landfill Friday has left the small service shop where the flames broke out a total loss, according to Public Works Director Bill Ring. The insurance company called Ring on Tuesday morning and told…
Fairway Stroud’s location on Shawnee Mission Parkway closes after a decade in business
Fried chicken lovers have one less spot to fill up in northeast Johnson County. Stroud’s shuttered its location on Shawnee Mission Parkway in Fairway on Monday, bringing and end to a more-than-10-year run for the eatery. A message posted on…
Merriam names new directors of public works, finance departments
Merriam has named two new directors over the city’s public works and finance departments. The city has promoted Public Works Superintendent Jim MacDonald to the position of public works director. He has served as interim director since April, after Kevin…
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