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Kansas’ unemployment rate slips to 3.2% for first time in two decades
The unemployment rate in Kansas declined to 3.2% in August and the state recorded expansion of 17,800 jobs in the private sector during the past year, officials said Friday. Gov. Laura Kelly seized upon the latest monthly report as evidence…
Library project moves forward
Following a special meeting of the Newton City Commission and the library visiioning team, a firm was selected for a project to renovate or replace the Newton Public Library. Commissioner Barth Hague moved, and Mayor Kathy Valentine seconded, to accept…
Little Jerusalem State Park opens Oct. 12
The wait is finally over. The Nature Conservancy and Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) have announced that the Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park will open on Sat., October 12. (Read more: Scott County Record RSS)
Hundreds turn out for fourth annual Clean Slate Day sponsored by city of Topeka
Long before the crack of dawn on Friday morning, folks started lining up in front of the Topeka Performing Arts Center for a chance to clear their criminal records during the fourth annual Clean Slate Day, sponsored by the city.…
Pretty Prairie district gains students
Pretty Prairie USD 311 added students and staff this year. All-day preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds has made Pretty Prairie attractive for young families, said superintendent Randy Hendrickson. Friday was the day Kansas schools counted students, and Pretty Prairie school…
Scott City adopts new policy on property tax payments
Following the county’s lead, the Scott City Council has adopted a resolution that will aid the county in the collection of back taxes. The city is joining with the county in forcing property owners who are delinquent in their tax…
‘There’s so much love at this theater.’ Chestnut, an Olathe gem, shines after 21 years
It took joy, creativity and a whole lot of support from family to make Chestnut Fine Arts Center the success it has become over the past 21 years. The 102-seat performing arts center in the heart of Olathe has presented…
Douglas County Commission hears proposal to change county’s rules for dividing rural land
Douglas County leaders discussed a slate of proposed changes to the county’s zoning regulations on Wednesday, including a measure that would allow for more public feedback before rural land could be divided into residential lots. Zoning Director Tonya Voigt and…
Mulvane library to host Astro Family Night
The Mulvane Public Library will host a free community event called “Astro Night” in October. The family-friendly event will feature live music from Reach for the Sky, a space presentation and telescope viewing with the Kansas Astronomical Observers, crafts, yard…
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