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Newton, North Newton talking after emergency sewer usage
North Newton was born as a city after a fight with Newton over sanitary sewer, and it seems like the sewage struggle has never really gone away. However, there is an opportunity now — according to Newton City Staff —…
Barton County Commissioners release budgeted funds for early childhood intervention program
Barton County Commissioners Monday released $15,000 of budgeted funds that were allocated in the 2019 operating budget that were earmarked for Sunflower Diversified Service’s Early Childhood Intervention Program. Sunflower Executive Director Jon Prescott requested the funds be released for the…
Reno County Commission approves 75 percent tax abatement for business expansion
The Reno County Commission voted Tuesday to grant a Medora-area manufacturer a partial tax abatement on a nearly $1 million expansion at its plant that will add new office space and a projected 10 new jobs. Ada Enterprises, doing business…
Salina, Saline County reach agreement on land annexation
The Salina and Saline County commissions both have approved an agreement to resolve concerns related to Salina’s pending annexation of land for a future water treatment facility. The commissions demonstrated an ability to work together, despite an often strained relationship…
Haysville approves agreement with KDHE on groundwater contamination cleanup
The Haysville City Council has voted to approve an agreement with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and Via Fone, the owners of a laundromat at 412 W. Grand Avenue, as part of continued remediation efforts related to…
Wichita City Council approvals help advance major downtown projects
The Wichita City Council on Tuesday approved measures related to two potential projects that those behind them think will play a significant role in reshaping the city’s downtown core. The Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with developer Sudha…
Wichita Riverside neighborhood celebrates victory over cell tower plan
The Wichita City Council chopped down another plan for a cell tower in Riverside on Tuesday. The proposed 80-foot tower at Woodland and 18th marked the second attempt to gain approval for a facility that T-Mobile says is necessary to…
Ellis Co. commissioners support sales tax, but split on how much
Ellis County commissioners agreed at their meeting Monday night they are interested in pursuing a countywide sales tax to help make up shortfalls in the county’s budget. However, the commissioners disagreed about what form that tax should take. The county…
Wichita City Council approves purchase of 4 electric buses
The Wichita City Council Tuesday (May 14) gives the green light for the city to purchase four electric buses. Wichita Transit Director Mike Tann says he expects the buses' deliver to happen in October. Partnered with electric-bus designer and manufacturer,…
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