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Goddard School District asks voters to approve $196M bond
Local voters will soon weigh in on another school bond, this time in the Goddard School District. USD 265 is asking voters to approve a $196 million bond. Over the summer, the district commissioned a study to predict future population…
McPherson County bans open burning amid extreme fire risk
The McPherson County Commission has imposed a countywide burn ban due to dry and dangerous conditions. The action came during Monday’s regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, with the passage of a resolution declaring a state of local…
How will Topeka make money on downtown parking?
Questions and concerns from city leaders about plans to increase parking rates downtown arise after the city council meeting on Tuesday, April 15. 27 News spoke to District 5 councilman Brett Kell and he said he doesn’t want to “over…
City leaders approve extra $168,000 for Hotel Topeka
Topeka city leaders have approved of another funding request for a local hotel to keep it running this year. Topeka's governing body gathered on Tuesday, April 15 to vote on a proposal to grant an additional $168,000 in funding for…
KS law enforcement gear up ahead of 420
Ahead of an unofficial holiday Kansas law enforcement is ramping up patrols for potheads. April 20, otherwise known as 420 is this upcoming Sunday. The day is popular for those that partake of marijuana consumption. Increased enforcement will be seen…
Legislature provides fix that ensures Strother Field will retain its tax exempt status
A bill approved by the Kansas Legislature and recently signed by the governor has ensured that Strother Field Airport and Industrial Park will retain its tax exempt status. Without the legislative fix, officials said, the cities of Winfield and Arkansas…
150 chickens perish after coop catches on fire at residence near Valley Center
Roughly 150 chickens perished in a fire Tuesday at a residence south of Valley Center. Authorities were originally called at 3:25 p.m. to a barn fire at a home in the 1300 block of South Meridian. Fire crews arrived at…
Here’s the latest on Wichita’s plan to replace its city manager
The city of Wichita will seek help from a consultant to find its next city manager in a nationwide search. Longtime City Manager Robert Layton announced his retirement earlier this month, sparking conversations on whether the mayor should have a…
Former Iola administrator, council member dies
Carl Slaugh, who served for five years as Iola’s city administrator and another five years as a city councilman, died last week at the age of 77. Funeral services are Friday. The Utah native embarked on a 20-year military service,…
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