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LETTER: Ellis County sales tax for buildings successful
On May 14, 2013, Ellis County voters approved a one-half cent per dollar local sales tax to construct a new building for Fire and Emergency Medical Services and extensively renovate the County Courthouse and Law Enforcement Center. That sales tax…
Lenexa council hears pitch for major revamp of old community center, senior center
The first major change in Lenexa’s old downtown in 30 years began to take shape this week, as the Lenexa City Council got a peek at a project that would significantly alter the block now occupied by the old community…
Nemaha County Commission hears concerns, continues NextEra wind project negotiations
The Nemaha County Commissioners have been busy this past week listening and absorbing a plethora of information, which has been brought to them by multiple county residents in opposition of two wind farm projects proposed in Nemaha County. The first…
Parsons shows concern with wind farm
With an eye on preserving the recreational opportunities at Lake Parsons, the city of Parsons will continue to monitor discussions regarding a planned wind generation project in Neosho County. At the urging of City Commissioner Tom Shaw, City Attorney Ross…
Cities threaten to ‘turn off the lights’ if KC-based hospital chain doesn’t pay bills
Larry Paine and the rest of the city leaders in Hillsboro, Kan., have a problem. EmpowerHMS, the North Kansas City-based company that manages their hospital, owes the city thousands in unpaid utility bills. A check written to the city in…
From Inmate to In-Charge: Leavenworth welcomes new mayor
The city of Leavenworth has a new mayor, and he is anything but ordinary. Before becoming mayor, Jermaine Wilson took an unusual path. In 2007, he was convicted of a felony and spent three years in prison for possession of…
Water, sewer rates to climb for the next 20-30 years in Wichita
Wichita is raising the city’s water rates by 4.15 percent this year while grappling with how to minimize expected yearly rate hikes for the next 20 to 30 years. The rates are rising now and in the future to pay…
Greyhound opens new route connecting Kansas City and Salina
Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, is opening a new route connecting Kansas City, Mo., and Salina, the company announced Tuesday. A bus will make one trip west from Kansas City and one trip east…
Great Bend recognizes outgoing councilmembers; new council will be fairly “young”
The refresh button will be hit again when the Great Bend City Council next meets on January 21. Monday night, Great Bend City Administrator Kendal Francis thanked the three outgoing councilmembers who did not seek reelection in the 2018 election.…
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