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Kansas Gov. Kelly wants lawmakers to ‘just take a breath’ before cutting property taxes
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday called for no new tax cuts in 2025, setting the Democrat on a collision path with Republicans who have vowed to take action on property taxes after voters bolstered the party’s supermajority in the…
10-year Treasury yield rises after Fed minutes say to expect gradual rate cuts
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield advanced on Tuesday as investors analyzed latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes and key economic data due this week. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose more than 3 basis points to 4.296%, regaining some ground…
Prairie Village may buy a nearby church site — Will it become the new city hall?
A years-long project to remake Prairie Village’s city hall and police department may be taking a large step forward. The Prairie Village City Council on Monday is anticipated to consider taking out $5 million in bonds to pay for the…
Wichita City Council to vote on new police union contract. What’s in it, and what’s not?
The Wichita City Council is poised to vote on a new contract with the Fraternal Order of Police that gives officers hefty raises and eliminates one controversial provision that allowed officers to buy their way out of suspensions. But the…
Mission Hills will add 3 more license plate readers along State Line Road
The Mission Hills City Council unanimously approved installing three new traffic cameras and license plate readers at three intersections along State Line Road. At its Monday, Nov. 18, the council approved the police department’s request to install cameras and plate…
Wichita’s emergency winter shelter to open in less than 2 weeks. Here’s what to know
Update: HumanKind Ministries announced Wednesday that the emergency winter shelter will open Friday, Nov. 29. The emergency winter shelter in the former Park Elementary School will open on Dec. 2. The low-barrier shelter is part of the planned multi-agency center…
Arkansas City police hosting toy drive
The Arkansas City Police Department is hosting a toy drive to help children in the community. The Blue Santa Toy Drive runs until Dec. 16. The department is collecting new, unopened toys to distribute to families who could use extra…
Galena police raise funds to bring Christmas joy to area kids
Boots were on the ground today in Galena, and in the hands of police officers. Actually, not so much boots as they were stockings. For a 2nd-straight year, members of the Galena Police Department, which included those who are part…
New movie has ‘Wicked’ impact on Wamego museum
The latest story from the world of the wonderful wizard is selling more than just movie tickets. “Wicked” — a cinematic adaptation of the Broadway musical — debuted in theaters last weekend and made $164.2 million globally. The most recent…
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