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Parsons ponders changes to tax relief program
With a neighborhood revitalization program set to expire this year, the city of Parsons is looking to push for greater tax relief for owners who improve their property. The city now has two neighborhood revitalization programs. One was recently approved…
Some positions filled; Hutchinson police force still down 14 officers
Recruiting efforts continue in Hutchinson to fill vacancies in the police department. City Manager John Deardoff says some of the openings were filled, but the department is still about 14 officers short of a full staff. Deardoff says there are…
Chanute, rec commission line out path to improvements
The Chanute City Commission and Chanute Recreation Commission met Wednesday night to discuss a facilities agreement in a joint work session. Final action was not taken on the agreement, but city and rec commissioners asked questions about the draft, which…
Salina Chamber of Commerce CEO announces retirement after 43 years with organization
After serving the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce for 43 years, the last four as president and chief executive officer, Don L. Weiser has announced his retirement effective May 1. In a statement released Thursday, Weiser said it is time…
Kansas Department of Commerce Releases Economic Development Statistics for 2018
Kansas has had much to celebrate in the area of economic development during 2018, according to statistics released today from the Kansas Department of Commerce. 2018 has been an exceptional year for the Kansas economy, with over 11,000 new jobs…
Hillsboro hospital, city, county named in foreclosure
Hillsboro Community Hospital could be sold at a sheriff’s sale if Bank of Hays wins a mortgage foreclosure petition filed in district court Tuesday. The petition, filed Tuesday, seeks a court order that the sheriff sell the hospital building and…
Hillsboro Community Hospital faces Friday shutdown
If Hillsboro Community Hospital doesn’t pay $28,644.31 owed to the city of Hillsboro for utilities, service will be shut off at noon Friday. “I have directed city administrator Larry Paine to shut off utilities at noon Friday if the bill…
Miami county disbands fire district boards
Miami County commissioners opted Jan. 2 to disband the county’s two fire district boards — culminating several recent discussions and a Dec. 19 public hearing about transferring governance to the county. County commissioners voted 4-1 to disband the First District…
Road conditions lead to tax protest
Cattleman Merle Schlehuber paid his property taxes under protest because of the condition of county roads running by his land. So did Chasen Gann and James Enns. All told, county appraiser Lisa Reeder said Monday, annual property taxes on 37…
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