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Brown County Commission votes in sales tax resolution for hospital
The Brown County Commission voted 2-1 Monday morning to pass a resolution that would set a special election to implement a half-cent county-wide retailers sales tax for 10 years with proceeds to benefit the Hiawatha Community Hospital to provide health…
Barton County set to begin first phase of courthouse repairs
After a structural analysis and plenty of discussion, Barton County is ready to proceed with repairs the 100-year old Barton County Courthouse. Commissioners Monday voted 5-0 to accept the bid from Mid-Continent Restoration out of Fort Scott that will address…
Counties could share road costs
Labette County commissioners on Monday discussed setting up an agreement with commissioners in Craig County, Oklahoma, for sharing costs on bridge maintenance and inspections on Nation Road. While the bridge does not require replacement now, the Federal Highway Administration requires…
Newly incorporated city, The Highlands, gets good news from Revenue
The Kansas Department of Revenue’s phone call gave the city of The Highlands an unexpected message. “We had super good news this week,” The Highlands City Councilmember Bonnie Teel told the council at its Thursday night meeting, conducted at Nickerson…
Neosho County official objects to often late night meetings
Has the Neosho Ridge Wind project debate itself become hazardous enough to public health for a county official to step in? Not really, but there is something worrisome going on. Actually, the concern expressed by Health Department Administrator Teresa Starr…
Council member on downtown Wichita child care: ‘Right now there isn’t much availability’
Finding affordable child care is a challenge according to parents living and working in downtown Wichita. KSN asked people about the need and a city official, who says its been a concern in the area for some time. "I'm trying…
Edgerton renews their trash contract
Gardner Disposal Service will continue providing trash service to residents of Edgerton after the Edgerton City Council renewed a $128,000 contract with the company. The company’s $15 per dwelling per month bid was the lowest. City regulations call for the…
Kansas considers relaxing rules on rural ambulance drivers
A proposal before the Kansas Legislature would allow people without medical training to drive ambulances in rural areas. The bill is in response to a statewide shortage of trained personnel for ambulances in rural areas. One person with medical training…
No slowdown in Hays’ water conservation programs despite abundant rains
Last year was the third wettest year on record for the city of Hays. In 2018, Hays received 37.55 inches of moisture, just a quarter-inch shy of 37.99 inches that fell in 1993 – the second wettest year. Official daily…
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