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Audit of Kansas TIF districts reveals delays in returns, increased crime rates
Some of Kansas’ largest cities are struggling to gain full returns on tax increment financing districts meant to help bolster development activity and property values, a recent state audit found. TIF districts, as they are called, are intended to fund…
‘First People of Kansas’ documentary showcases Native American history for St. John community
Former journalist Beccy Tanner had always had a knack for history. As soon as she noticed there was not any written history of Native Americans in her small central-Kansas town of St. John, she knew she could join her talent…
Volunteer firefighters worry new OSHA safety standards could shut down some rural departments
Fighting fires has evolved, but federal safety regulations haven’t changed for nearly half a century. Now the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed new safety standards. It's great news for professional firefighters, but volunteer departments say the new rules…
City of Baxter Springs unveils new historic mural, ribbon cutting
The City of Baxter Springs partners with local organizations to celebrate the completion of a mural. The city says the mural covers the entire 100x12 ft. wall of the Water Works Plant building facing east, on the corner of Highway…
Wichita City Council to consider gunshot detecting devices, water plant agreement
The Wichita City Council voted 7-0 to approve the purchase of 31 additional Flock license plate cameras and gunshot detection technology for the Wichita Police Department. In 2022, the WPD began using Flock Raven gunshot detection devices in places considered…
Derby firefighter returns back from Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
As more Kansas rescue crews head to Florida to respond to Hurricane Milton, others are just returning home after two weeks of search and rescue after Hurricane Helene. Captain Matt Ludwig with the Derby Fire Department says he would do…
Downtown improvements will require lowering Arkansas River
The City of Wichita is lowering the Arkansas River as part of a downtown improvement project. The project is along the west bank of the Arkansas River between Douglas and Waterman. The city says the design is similar to the…
Columbus Day Festival showcases classic cars and community fun
The city of Columbus celebrates day two of its 55th annual Columbus Day Festival. The Columbus Day Festival continued Saturday with a car show and entertainment around the Columbus Square. “I’m always excited because it brings our community together, it…
What Wichita-area firefighters saw in ‘devastation’ of Hurricane Helene in NC, Florida
When two Sedgwick County firefighters were told they would travel to North Carolina to help with Hurricane Helene relief, they didn’t hesitate. Luke Wiebe, captain for Sedgwick County Fire District 1, and Lt. Tyler Brenneman got the call Sept. 24…
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