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Despite opposition Marion County Commission approves wind farm proposal
The Marion County Commission met with opposition from landowners who asked for another week to review a newly proposed resolution on road rights-of-way by Expedition Natural Renewal Solutions that was presented at a special meeting on April 29. Despite the…
Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady — sees no strong case for hiking or cutting rates
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled little appetite to adjust them any time soon, taking heart in continued job gains and economic growth and the likelihood that weak inflation will edge higher. “We think…
Riley County commission approves corrections grants
The Riley County commissioners approved grants for both juvenile and adult corrections services. These grants came from the Kansas Department of Corrections’ $3 million pool. The funds total approximately $780,000 and will be used for the fiscal year 2020. The…
Harvey County Commissioners question county’s juvenile expenses
Harvey County spends more on juvenile justice per case than McPherson County even though the two share a court district. During a review of the community corrections comprehensive plan for the district on Monday, Commission Chairman George “Chip” Westfall asked…
Newton’s neighbors see strong Sundays selling alcohol, for now
With Newton City Commission poised to start allowing Sunday sales, sellers of spirits in nearby communities figure they’ll lose some business. Steve Rizza, owner of Rizza Retail Liquor in Halstead, said he was certain he would lose some business but…
Ellis Co. Commission presented with maintenance challenges on road tour
Members of the Ellis County Commission toured approximately 50 of the nearly 1,500 miles of Ellis County roads Monday as part of their annual road tour. Along the way, commissioners and members of the Public Works Department took a look…
Ballots on property tax hike to fund Shawnee community center are hitting mailboxes. Here’s what voters need to know
Ballots for the mail-in election on a proposed property tax increase to pay for a proposed community center in Shawnee are hitting mailboxes starting today. Registered voters in Shawnee will decide if the city will issue up to $38 million…
Petition circulating to draft ordinance that prohibits transport of animals in the back of trucks
A Manhattan woman is hoping to push city commissioners to draft an ordinance to prohibit the transfer of live animals in the back of trucks. Keleigh Schettler became concerned after noticing in March 2018 a tow truck with a dog…
KDOT announces Kansas airport improvement projects
Forty-one projects totaling a combined award of $5 million have been granted for the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) funding for planning, constructing or rehabilitating public use general aviation airports. The aviation industry represents $20.6 billion economic impact and employs…
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