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‘Human error’ leads to vote-counting errors — Crawford County votes to hire election lawyer to oversee next week’s canvass
“Human error” led to inaccurate election results being published by the Crawford County Clerk’s office Tuesday night, commissioners were told Friday Crawford County Clerk Don Pyle said results from five of the county’s 16 polling locations were counted twice, doubling…
Wichita City Hall wants to step in and save Starlite Drive-In
Wichita City Hall joined the fight to save the Starlite Drive-In on Friday, calling on the owner to pause efforts to turn it into a warehouse complex. Mayor Jeff Longwell and City Council member James Clendenin posted that plea on…
Lawrence City Commission to review policy for public police cameras
City leaders will soon provide input on the Lawrence Police Department’s policy for public cameras. As part of its work session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will review the policy, which details how public cameras and camera footage will be…
Lawrence hires Jeremy Willmoth as the city’s finance director
City Manager Tom Markus announced in a news release Friday the hiring of Jeremy Willmoth as the city’s finance director. Willmoth received his bachelor’s degree in public administration and his master’s degree in public affairs from Park University in Parkville,…
Greenwood County Hospital To Receive Half-Cent Sales Tax For Three Years
Nearly 70 percent of the Greenwood County voters who took to the polls for the 2018 November General election voted in favor of a half-cent sales tax that would benefit the Greenwood County Hospital (GWCH). Earlier this year, Greenwood County…
Greenwood County Voters Approved To Add Commissioners And Redistrict
With a seven-percent margin, Greenwood County voters approved an increase in county commissioners at the polls last Tuesday, November 6. In order to increase from three commissioners to five, Greenwood County will also need to redistrict to accommodate five districts.…
Continuing Bond Disclosure: Are you up-to-date?
We have recently noticed several Kansas municipalities are NOT up-to-date on their "continuing disclosure" obligations for their outstanding bond issues. If your local government is not making timely filings (or if you don't know!), you can contact Beth Warren or…
Wichita prepares for rain and snow, salts 1,500 miles of city streets ahead of freeze
Salt trucks hit the roads Thursday morning ahead of “uncertain weather conditions,” said Alan King, Wichita’s public works director. Thursday morning, rain coated Wichita streets with water. Freezing temperatures are expected to hit overnight on Thursday, which could make the…
Augusta tackles trail projects
Augusta City Council members spend a lot of time in planning sessions where they consider a number of quality of life projects. During a recent Pride & Progress planning session, council members identified two trail projects and set a goal…
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