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Labette County adds sales tax extension to ballot
Labette County commissioners on Monday approved a resolution to place a question on the Nov. 5 ballot that could extend the county’s 1 cent sales tax for another five years. The countywide sales tax has been in place since 1981…
Parsons renews dog pound contract
A local veterinarian clinic will continue operating a dog pound for the city. Parsons city commissioners approved an agreement with Eva Dudek’s Parsons Pet Hospital, 5021 Main St., on Monday evening. The agreement will go into effect upon both parties’…
Homeless live in small towns, too
Shanty towns built by the unemployed and destitute could be seen everywhere in the United States in the 1930s during the Great Depression. In 2008, a new financial crisis led to a modern version of shanty towns. Tent cities began…
Saline County commission chair signs disaster declaration; flooding info provided for New Cambria
As Saline County faces the potential for record flooding along Mulberry Creek near Salina and the Smoky Hill River near New Cambria, Bob Vidricksen, Saline County Commission chair, has signed a disaster declaration in anticipation of the flooding. Cresting of…
WFD technical rescue team at the ready with new boat
The Wichita Fire Department took their newest boat on its maiden voyage Friday afternoon. The new zodiac boat will help the technical rescue team with water rescues. "During these kinds of times, we worry about people thinking they can walk…
Overland Park council grants exemption needed for downtown mural project to move forward
Saying artwork will create new interest in its downtown, the Overland Park City Council unanimously voted to allow colorful painted murals on four buildings. Approval came over the objection of opponents, some of whom took issue with the way the…
Paola scraps plan for tire recycling plant
The residents of Waterworks Road made it loud and clear during the Tuesday, May 14, Paola City Council meeting that they don’t want a tire recycling plant in their neighborhood. And it’s now clear their voices were heard. Paola City…
Frontenac Municipal Pool to open Saturday; new diving board and classes offered
It’s getting warmer out and for many, there’s nothing better to do than jumping into the pool. Frontenac Municipal Pool will be open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, for a free public swim event to celebrate the first day…
Lawrence City Commission to consider requiring sexual assault intervention training for some staff at local bars
City leaders will soon consider requiring certain bar and restaurant staff to undergo sexual violence intervention training in order to get their local liquor licenses. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider adopting an ordinance…
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