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Wichita considers making cuts as deficit looms. Here are the options
The city of Wichita is looking at how to reduce a projected budget deficit, including eliminating animal control services, reducing firefighter positions and eliminating a municipal courtroom. The city is projecting it will see a $2 million deficit in 2026,…
Overbrook Overlook: Open house to honor retiring city clerk
Overbrook City Clerk Jim Koger has announced his retirement, and everyone is invited to help him celebrate his years of service to the city. Overbrook City Hall will host an open house for Jim, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, May 23,…
Legislature curtails relocation incentive for rural Kansas after years of expansion
Over the years, a special state incentive created to entice people to move to rural Kansas has been continually expanded. The incentive – a combination of income tax breaks and student loan repayments – was created in 2011 by the…
Beloit Selected For Brownfield Grant From The Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of $267 million in Brownfields Grants across the United States, with nearly $4 million specifically designated for communities in Kansas. This funding aims to transform contaminated properties into productive spaces,…
Rose Hill airport receives over $57k for aviation projects
Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday $14.5 million for 47 aviation projects across the state through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP), which provides funding for planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports. “The Kansas aerospace industry is an…
‘Far from over’: Kansas schools still see COVID’s effects on learning and behavior
‘Far from over’: Kansas schools still see COVID’s effects on learning and behavior. Susie Kelley, a fifth grade teacher at Harry Street Elementary School in Wichita, leads her class in a “Mindfulness Minute” breathing exercise. Educators say they are still…
Newton City Commission dodges water emergency, thanks to weather
Thankfully, the rains sprang down during the recent bout of monsoon season, or things could have become dicey for the City of Newton. Newton was about to be in a water emergency, as the groundwater levels had fallen to nearly…
Halstead approves DRAGON grants
The Halstead City Council approved a new round of grant applications totaling $20,000 at the most recent city council meeting. The city provides grants to new and existing businesses in the downtown area who are looking to repair or update…
Wichita city departments hiring, job fair set for June 3
Job-seekers interested in public service careers can connect directly with City of Wichita departments during an upcoming career fair on Tuesday, June 3. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd…
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