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Olathe moves forward with study on future of charitable community fund
Olathe is taking steps to determine the future of its mostly unused charitable community fund. Earlier this month, the Olathe City Council voted 7-0 to move ahead with a feasibility study for the Olathe Community Fund. The study — which…
Wyandotte County voters reject tax increase for upgrades to Piper schools
A $32.5 million bond to finance capital improvements in Piper Unified School District failed among northwest Wyandotte County voters on Tuesday. The move would have pushed forward a two-phase plan for overhaul renovations in the growing rural school district. An…
A 2024 Wichita ordinance cracked down on landlord retaliation, but few tenants have complained
A new ordinance allowing the city of Wichita to fine landlords who retaliate against tenants has yet to be put to use. Landlord retaliation can include an eviction or rent increase within six months of a tenant’s complaint to the…
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…
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