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Voters to decide on funding new jail, LEC renovations
A sales tax question asking voters if they wish to enforce a half-cent sales tax will be on the Nov. 4 general election ballot. The proposed sales tax is aimed at financing the construction of a new Finney County Jail…
JoCo has whistleblower hotline, but auditor says more people should know about it
An ethics hotline that has been available to Johnson County employees, vendors and contractors since 2012 has recently become open to the general public, and will be subject to future improvements to bring it in line with best practices. The…
Leawood’s development pipeline booms with projects ranging from offices to luxury housing
From a potential new headquarters for Lockton Cos. to an exclusive members-only club, Leawood's development pipeline is brimming with diverse and ambitious projects. Here’s a look at five real estate projects that could add corporate office space, luxury apartments and…
KBI raids yield hundreds of pounds of marijuana, thousands of joints, vapes and edibles
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation seized hundreds of pounds of marijuana and tens of thousands of pre-rolled joints, THC vapes and edibles during raids last week at 18 retail stores across Kansas. KBI director Tony Mattivi and Attorney General Kris…
Humboldt Named First Big Kansas Road Trip Pop Up Site for 2026
Humboldt, located in southeast Kansas, will host the first Big Kansas Road Trip (BKRT) Pop Up site for 2026. Organized by the Kansas Sampler Foundation, the one-day event will be held Saturday, May 2, with some activities beginning the day…
More Than Miles: Girls on the Run Builds Confidence and Connection in Clay Center
Clay Center Parks & Recreation and Clay Counts Coalition have partnered together to bring a new program to Clay Center called Girls on the Run. Girls On the Run, a national program, combines physical activity with lessons focused on building…
Clay County Fire Chiefs Unite to Cut Response Times and Strengthen Rural Fire Protection
What began as a friendly visit by Clay Center Fire Chief Johnny Ihnen to a Fire Chiefs meeting in Dickinson County has turned into a newly expanded mutual aid agreement among Clay County Fire Chiefs that will benefit Clay County…
Wichita State Students Earn Record $39.2 Million Through Applied Learning, Driving Career-Ready Growth
Wichita State University students earned a record-breaking $39.2 million through applied learning in the 2025 academic year, highlighting the university’s focus on hands-on experience and workforce development. The total marks an 11% increase from last year’s $35.3 million. More students…
“Demo to Dirt” Program to Help Remove Dilapidated Housing in North Central Kansas
A new housing initiative is set to launch soon across several counties in North Central Kansas aimed at addressing the issue of dilapidated residential structures. The “Demo to Dirt” program provides financial assistance to help property owners remove unsafe or…
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