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Committee offers recommendations on bond, fees in Kansas municipal courts
In an effort to increase equity in Kansas municipal courts, a committee offered 18 recommendations Wednesday on bond, fines and fees. The ad hoc committee was formed about a year ago at the direction of the Kansas Supreme Court. Economically…
Ellis County discusses policy of free dumping at waste station for non-profits
The agency that supports Special Olympics in Hays is spending a good deal of money hauling trash to Ellis County’s municipal waste transfer station. The nonprofit would like to dump it for free like other non-profit organizations, said Jim Huenergarde,…
Hutch inviting proposals for hotel/convention center
The city of Hutchinson is taking another swing at bringing an “upscale or upper midscale” franchise hotel and adjacent convention center to town. The 11-page request for proposals does not specify the dollar value for potential public aid, but states…
Chetopa continues study of animal zoning
The city of Chetopa continued discussion of a proposed ordinance outlining where farm animals can be kept within city limits. During a Sept. 4 city council regular meeting, Chetopa resident George Davis asked the council to adopt a zoning ordinance…
Heavy rains cause sewer issue in Parsons
A small group of neighbors talked about sewage problems during heavy rainfalls, including foul odors and bits of toilet paper found in yards, during a Monday evening Parsons City Commission meeting. City Manager Debbie Lamb said the city staff was…
Salina city commissioners accept resignation of animal shelter director
In a decision Salina City Commissioner Melissa Hodges called the “worst vote I’ve ever cast,” the commission approved granting the interim city manager the ability to deviate from personnel policy and accept the resignation of Salina Animal Shelter manager Vanessa…
Mission council approves CID start date delay; construction still on schedule
The Mission council has granted Tom Valenti’s request to delay the start date for an additional sales tax for Mission Gateway. After initial concerns two weeks ago, the council unanimously approved the delay, which pushes back the community improvement district’s…
Why Wichita’s economy shrank last year while other Kansas cities grew
Wichita’s economy shrank in 2017. It was the only major metro area in Kansas that didn’t grow last year, according to new federal data. And despite positive growth in some cities, the Kansas economy shrank overall. Wichita and the state…
Lenexa council approves updated plans for Sikh gurdwara
The Lenexa City Council approved the final plan for a new, $4.5 million Sikh temple — the Midwest Sikh Gurdwara — at its Tuesday night meeting. The council had put plans for the project on hold at its April 17…
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