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Sales tax increase discussed in Salina as way to fund capital projects
The city of Salina has a lot of capital improvement projects lined up for the next five years, commissioners learned at a study session before their regular meeting Monday. How will they be funded? “I think there’s an element of…
Partnering agencies discuss ramifications of possible county budget cuts
Representatives from six partnering agencies that could potentially have their funding cut told Douglas County commissioners on Tuesday that county support was important in allowing them to provide needed services to residents. Commissioners didn’t disagree. “We knew they were important…
Reno county register of deeds office to implement electronic filing
The goal of the Reno County Register of Deeds office is start accepting real estate sales records via electronic filing on Aug 2. Currently, county residents must fill out paper documents, and then either deliver them in person or mail…
Lawrence and Douglas county sue Australian animal health firm that received local incentives
The city and county are suing an Australia-based animal health company that received startup funding from both local governments to begin operating in Lawrence. The City of Lawrence and Douglas County filed a lawsuit against the company, Integrated Animal Health,…
Every Wichita high school has an armed police officer. Should their roles change?
Wichita won't be pulling its police officers out of Wichita high schools, but plans to retool the program to make it less about security and more about mentoring and counseling, the city manager said Tuesday. City Manager Robert Layton told…
Douglas County expenses for Proposition 1 referendum expected to be about $177,000
When all the bills are paid, Douglas County will have spent about $177,000 to conduct this spring’s mail-in ballot for Proposition 1 and to provide educational material to voters. In January, the Douglas County Commission agreed to conduct the mail-in…
Wichita tackles another drinking emergency, legalizes champagne breakfast
Want to start your daily drinking at the crack of dawn? Beginning this weekend, you’ll be able to do that in Wichita bars and restaurants. On Tuesday, the City Council approved an emergency ordinance to allow eating and drinking establishments…
Douglas County to consider water district annexation, plan for transitioning service
The request before the Douglas County Commission from Douglas County Water District No. 5 to annex a small area south of the Wakarusa River has prompted Lawrence City Manager Tom Markus to suggest it is time to start planning how…
Roeland Park looking to reduce hurdles to incorporating solar panels on homes
Roeland Park residents wanting to incorporate solar panels into their homes may find the process easier in the future. Councilmembers signaled support during a recent workshop for removing a restriction that requires residents to gain approval from city council prior…
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