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Hospital tax approved in Ark City
A permanent, one-cent sales tax for South Central Kansas Medical Center received strong support among voters during a mail-in vote counted on Thursday. The unofficial results showed 66 percent of the votes cast were in support of the proposal set…
Pride, history drive rural community of Alton in Osborne County
Folks who inhabit tiny towns like Alton, population 98, remain viable because of civic pride and a willingness to give back to their community. For this little village, whose greatest claim to fame remains that of being the birthplace of…
KBI, FBI asked to investigate “preferential treatment” at Hutchinson Police Department
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation – and possibly the FBI – are investigating the Hutchinson Police Department, Reno County District Attorney Keith Schroeder confirmed Thursday. Schroeder said he sought the investigation after hearing “allegations and rumors of preferential treatment.” He…
Moundridge finds winning formula for growth
Nearly 82% of Kansas cities lost people over the last decade. That's according to a new report out of KU's Institute for Policy and Social Research. The losses get even worse when looking at towns that started with fewer than…
Split council approves increased paid holidays and vacation days for city employees
The City of Great Bend hired a firm from Kansas City to conduct a compensation study on all city employees. The study found that there were employees, mostly firefighters, which needed their salary increased to meet the market minimum. The…
Hillsboro officials meet about options for internet
“We met with three people,” Hillsboro Economic Development Director Anthony Roy said. “One was from Star Point, and they manage fiber optics and operate them. He was there over the phone. And we had a gentleman from Graybar, which distributes…
Saluting the forgotten lawn chairs of community festival
They’re the last standing reminders of another fun-filled Roots Festival weekend in Paola. Long after the last act leaves the stage. After the last barbecue team RV pulls out of town. After the last piece of trash is picked up…
Paola police department launches Take Me Home program
Sgt. Ryan Rayzor of the Paola Police Department wants to make sure all local residents are kept safe, especially those dealing with disorders that could potentially lead to misunderstandings with law enforcement. That’s why he has spearheaded the creation of…
Louisburg voters to decide fate of special sales tax in November
The sales tax in Louisburg could rise next year if residents approve its increase on the November ballot. The Louisburg City Council voted Aug. 20 to ask voters to double the current infrastructure improvement sales tax from .25 to .5…
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