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Scott City to host first Renaissance Festival
Scott City’s inaugural Renaissance Festival, the first such event in western Kansas in recent memory, is already sparking buzz among the locals, said organizer Lindsey Singley. “I know people that have specifically bought costumes this year for this,” said Singley,…
New program addresses ‘mental health crisis’ in Wichita
On a call last week, officers shot and killed a man after he fired dozens of shots from his home. They later confirmed he had a known history of mental health issues. Wichita city leaders say there is a mental health crisis…
Reno County launches a disaster relief initiative to assist with cleanup recovery
RENO COUNTY (KSNW) - The Reno County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, or VOAD, is activating a disaster relief protocol in wake of the flooding that caused extensive damage in our community. The VOAD may offer assistance to those that are…
When Should Local Governments Take on Debt?
When Should Local Governments Take On Debt? When cities issue municipal bonds, they are taking on debt. There are many reasons why they might do this, and some of them are entirely legitimate. But it's important to understand the pitfalls…
Former Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback to receive Mahatma Gandhi Award for pluralism
Former Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback will receive an award named after Mahatma Gandhi for his work as the country’s international voice for religious freedom. The Hindu American Foundation announced Thursday that next month it will present Brownback, who now serves as President…
Kansas lawmakers settle fiscal issues amid Medicaid protest
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators on Wednesday reversed actions by Kansas’ Democratic governor to reshape the state budget to her liking, but they couldn’t save a GOP tax relief plan and had their work briefly delayed by a loud…
U-Haul locations across Kansas City offer free storage for tornado victims
LENEXA, Kan. — The U-Haul Companies of southern Kansas and northern Kansas are offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents in and around Kansas City impacted by Tuesday night’s severe weather. “The tornado was so…
Indictment: Kansas couple stole millions in check-kiting scheme
Plainville Livestock Commission TOPEKA – The owners of the Plainville Livestock Commission in Rooks County are charged with carrying out a check kiting scheme that cost banks millions of dollars, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said Thursday in a news release.…
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