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Former Ogden treasurer pleads guilty to financial crimes with taxpayer funds
Ogden’s former city treasurer on Monday in Riley County District Court pleaded guilty to misappropriation of public funds and submitting false expenses. Jimmy Bond, 71, pleaded guilty to one count of misuse of between $25,000 and $100,000 public funds and…
Aquatic acrobatics: Inside Hillsboro water plant
Monday was a busy day at the Hillsboro water plant. A hot, windless weekend had created an algae bloom at Marion Reservoir, meaning iron and manganese levels had shot up in the town’s water supply. Water plant employees —three in…
Marion ordered to pay $76,000 for hiding incriminating text
In a dispute stemming from Marion withholding incriminating open records, a judge awarded more than $75,000 Thursday to the District Judge Ben Sexton had ruled April 4 that the city acted in “bad faith” and ordered it to pay the…
City of Topeka cuts DEI language, under contingency
The Topeka City Council voted to approve cuts to city code regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) under the condition the matter be referred back to committee so that future amendments can be made. City Councilmember Spencer Duncan motioned to…
Kansas gov. declares disaster after storms, flooding
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued a declaration of disaster Wednesday due to widespread damage caused by recent storms and flooding. Kelly issued the proclamation just after 2:30 p.m. on June 18. The declaration was prompted by recent severe weather…
Storms slam Arkansas City, clean up underway
Arkansas City is cleaning up after several rounds of severe weather brought heavy rain, large hail, and widespread power outages. The city says it received 3.87 inches of rain in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 4.83 inches…
Thieme to paint the town this summer in Sedgwick
In the next few weeks, Sedgwick’s downtown pocket park will come alive with color and pride. The city council unanimously approved a proposal from 2025 Sedgwick High School graduate Autin Thieme to paint the outside wall of the police department…
Advisory group says no — at least for now — to another Wichita school bond
An advisory group told Wichita school leaders Wednesday that the district needs to clarify its message and rebuild trust in the community before seeking another bond issue. District leaders wanted the financial oversight committee to recommend putting a bond issue…
Paid parking begins in downtown Wichita next week. Here’s what to know
Parking meters will begin to be installed along Douglas, Emporia and St. Francis streets in downtown Wichita next week. The installation marks the beginning of paid parking downtown. Source: Wichita Kansas Local News, Crime & More |
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