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Officials hint at how Wichita will use program aimed at reducing violent crime
Doubling down on efforts to fight violence, Wichita Police Department and U.S. Department of Justice officials announced the launch of the National Public Safety Partnership, a local-federal initiative aimed at reducing crime. The police and justice departments aren’t sure yet…
Fifth-grade students draft unique plans for proposed site of controversial downtown Lawrence apartments
After city leaders rejected a controversial proposal to build a five-story apartment and retail building downtown, some local elementary students were so inspired to come up with alternative plans that they’ve spent their summer working on them. In May, the…
Geary County Commission works to trim the budget proposals down
Geary County Commission Chairman Charles Stimatze The Geary County Commission has been busy trimming budget requests down as they prepare the 2020 county spending plan. Commission Chairman Charles Stimatze aid they still have to cut $14,064 to get under the…
USD 489 extends contract with developer to buy Washington school
The Hays USD 489 school board approved a contract extension Monday night for a developer who wants to buy the Washington school building. Overland Property Group presented an addendum to its contract to allow it to reapply for tax credits…
Greenwood County Fair 2019 Underway
The annual Greenwood County Fair is just days away and many pre-fair events have been held, including the dog show, shooting sports, horse show and archery. The annual fashion revue will be this Wednesday, July 24, at 7 p.m. at…
NW Kansas communities receive KDHE solid waste reduction grants
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Bureau of Waste Management has announced the recipients of solid waste reduction grants. These annual solid waste grants are awarded to cities, counties and private entities across the state. The grants total nearly…
Kansas schools get new immunization requirements
he new school year will be here soon, and the Wichita school district is making some changes to its immunization requirements. Any student who does not follow the new rules, won't be allowed in school. Children in schools have been required to be…
USD 309 hires Stroh as interim leader
Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309′s school board hired a former Hutchinson USD 308 administrator to serve as interim superintendent for 11 months. Jeanne Stroh was the director of elementary education and an assistant superintendent for the Hutchinson school district when she…
Labette County approves property tax rebate plan
Property outside of the cities in Labette County soon will be eligible for a tax rebate program after action taken on Monday. The Labette County Commission voted 2-1 to approve a neighborhood revitalization plan for all areas in the county…
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