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Federal grant looks to help combat homelessness in Southeast Kansas
A federal grant will help homeless residents in Southeast Kansas find shelter as soon as possible. Catholic Charities of Southeast Kansas is the recipient of a grant for more than a $100,000 from housing and urban development. The funding will…
USD 309 bond debate affects board races
Opposition to the proposed 25-year, $29.9-million school bond issue has spurred a write-in campaign in a Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 school board race. Larry Meadows, who applied this summer to fill a vacant seat on the school board only to…
Wichita water plant decision delayed until after election
Wichita’s new water plant has fallen behind schedule, delaying a City Council decision on whether to keep its contract with Wichita Water Partners until well after the November election. Wichita Water Partners, a team lead by Burns & McDonnell and…
USDA to give $150 million to aid communities
The United States Department of Agriculture is providing $150 million in disaster grants through its agencies community facilities program. FEMA has issued three major disaster declarations for Kansas this year: for storms, straight-line winds, and flooding Feb. 24; for tornadoes…
USD 364 candidates talk superintendent search, special ed and ag complex
Special education, a new ag complex, vaping and the search for a new superintendent were discussed by Marysville USD 364 Board of Education candidates during last Thursday’s candidate forum at Marysville City Building. School board Position 1 candidates Catherine Ray…
Lawrence City Commission voices strong support for developing sanctuary city policies
Lawrence city leaders expressed strong interest Tuesday in moving forward with sanctuary city policies that ensure local police are not used to enforce noncriminal immigration matters. At a study session, the Lawrence City Commission discussed potential policies regarding how Lawrence…
Mulvane, Derby partnering on hike and bike path
A new project between governments in Sedgwick County, Mulvane and Derby hopes to connect the two cities via bike path. Approximately two miles of bike path will be added alongside Rock Road between Mulvane and Derby. The project adds on…
Kansas Aviation Museum Seeking Sedgwick County Funding
The Kansas Aviation Museum in Wichita is asking Sedgwick County for more financial support. Museum executive director Tim Norton requested $50,000 from the county to help stabilize the nonprofit museum and take it to the next level. “Right now it’s…
Floodplain changes may affect Ellis County residents
Some Ellis County residents in the coming weeks will get notified that the floodplain classification for their property may be changing. The change is being made based on new maps developed with digital technology for determining elevation, according to Mason…
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