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Emergency radio upgrades in Saline County could cost $16 million
Saline County needs to upgrade its 911 radio system. This week, emergency management warns the estimated price tag for the upgrades is $16.2 million. In 2012, Saline County made changes to its emergency radio system to comply with FCC regulations.…
Lawsuit filed against Garden City Community College, former president for violation of employee rights
A lawsuit has been filed against the former president of Garden City Community College and the college. In court documents filed on Wednesday, plaintiffs consisting of six current and former employees of the college accuse Herbert Swender of several violations,…
Investors signal confidence that Fed won’t hike rates further
Investors widely appear to be betting that swings in the market and changes in hiring and consumer spending could stall economic growth and hold interest rates steady through 2019. The Federal Reserve predicted two more rate hikes in 2019, but…
Overland Park households placed in new City Council wards
As of Jan. 1, about 5,200 Overland Park households were placed in new City Council wards as part of district boundary review that takes place every two years. The idea is to balance the number of residents among wards as…
New traffic roundabout planned in Junction City
There will be a new traffic roundabout built near the intersection of McFarland Road and Eisenhower Drive in 2019. Junction City Public Works Director Ray Ibarra explained it will help deal with the traffic load coming through the intersection, and…
Saline County Administrator Deister to retire in March
After serving Saline County for 27 years, Saline County administrator Rita Deister will be retiring March 24. Deister has been the county’s administrator for 18 years. Before that, she served in the roles of personnel director and assistant county administrator…
Ford County pays more than $70,000 to firm hired in voting rights case
Ford County has paid more than $70,000 in legal fees to the firm representing County Clerk Debbie Cox, who was sued over voting access in one of the state’s few majority-minority cities. In October and November, the county paid $71,481…
Geary County Rural Fire Department to receive funding through state program
The Geary County Rural Fire Department will receive $5,523 through the Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant Program. The department is one of 70 Kansas volunteer or part-time fire departments to be awarded funds. Rural Fire Chief Garry Berges noted…
Old airport terminal building demolition expected to begin this month
The old airport terminal building at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport won’t be around much longer. Conco Inc. has pulled a $5.5 million building permit related to demolition of the remaining structure. A copy of the permit will appear…
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