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Douglas County administrator now says cuts to social services, mental health programs not likely as part of 2019 budget
Cuts to social service programs aren't likely to be a part of Douglas County Administrator Craig Weinaug's proposed 2019 budget, despite previous statements that warned such cuts were a probability if voters rejected a sales tax to expand the county…
Manhattan accepts 99-acre donation
The Manhattan City Commission met at City Hall Tuesday night and accepted a large land donation from the Kansas Department of Transportation. KDOT first offered Manhattan a 99-acre property known as the VMI tract — located north of K-18 and…
Marion council takes action on long-term projects
The city of Marion took steps Monday to move forward on two long-term projects. First, the city approved a bid to officially begin its downtown revitalization project, five years after the process began. Then, the city accepted two grants from…
Marion County Commissioners consider more ATV use county lake
Marion County residents may soon be able to take their ATVs to the lake. Isaac Hett, director of the county’s parks and lake department, informed Marion County commissioners Monday that his department has discussed allowing full use of all-terrain vehicles…
Changes at Junction City City Hall
There will be some changes in personnel in Junction City governmental job positions. That includes the city attorney, city clerk and finance director positions. Officials confirmed Tuesday night that City Attorney Katie Logan is retiring, although she will continue to…
Hospital sales tax vote coming in Ark City
Arkansas City voters will soon have the opportunity to repeal both the one-cent and the half-cent sales taxes, and replace them with a one-cent sales tax for the South Central Kansas Medical Center. City commissioners approved a resolution during their…
Proposed budget has Overland Park property tax rate holding steady, stormwater fee up by $3
Overland Park should be able to keep its mill levy at 13.565 for the 2019 budget, said City Manager Bill Ebel as he presented his recommendations for the upcoming year’s budget. The 5.7 percent rise in Overland Park’s home values…
Commission reaches consensus on stormwater fee ordinances in Leavenworth
Leavenworth city commissioners have taken additional steps toward implementing fees to generate money for maintenance of the city’s stormwater system. During a special meeting Tuesday, commissioners reached a consensus to advance two ordinances related to the stormwater management program. The…
Leavenworth County Commissioners review proposed change to Port Authority agreement
The process for appointing people to the Leavenworth County Port Authority Board of Directors soon could change. When they met Tuesday, Leavenworth County commissioners reviewed a proposed amendment to an agreement that established the Port Authority. Currently, members are appointed…
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