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Lenexa is launching a pilot program to give seniors property tax relief
Lenexa is planning to launch a pilot program that will provide $100,000 in property tax relief for older homeowners in the area. On Tuesday, the Lenexa City Council unanimously approved a Governing Body Finance Policy for a Property Tax Rebate Program…
Gov. Kelly approves updated drought declarations, emergency water use approved for four counties
Governor Laura Kelly has approved updated drought declarations for Kansas counties through a proclamation. “While drought conditions have improved in some areas of the state, many counties continue to be negatively impacted by the decline in water supply or strains…
Wichita says most systems back online following cyberattack
The City of Wichita says recovery efforts following the recent cyberattack are progressing well and that most public facing systems are back in service with some limited exceptions. Water metering, billing and payment processing systems are coming back online, the…
Pittsburg seeks $360K grant to support homeless community
For more than a decade, the City of Pittsburg has annually applied for the Emergency Solutions Grant through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. This year, the city is requesting over $300,000 to support its homeless community. "We also help with…
Community theatre debuts with auditions for interactive comedy murder mystery
Excitement fills the air as the newly formed Bourbon County Community Theatre announces auditions for its inaugural production, "Holy Mother of Bingo!" by Patrick Walsh. Auditions are set for June 17 or 18 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Ellis Performing…
Benefit car show, cornhole tournament for Police Chief’s family
The community of Columbus, Kansas is coming together to support one of its own. According to the City of Columbus, Police Chief Jason Daniels was diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this month and community members are coming together to support…
Pittsburg official discusses inflation’s toll on City Hall & budget
Inflation isn't just impacting local residents, it's also affecting City Hall. Pittsburg Deputy City Manager Jay Byers says the city's budget has "most definitely" been impacted by inflation. Byers notes that a few years ago, during the pandemic, there were some…
Here’s how a possible $450 million bond issue could reshape Wichita school district
The Wichita school board heard a plan Monday for a $450 million bond issue proposal that would support the complete rebuilding of eight schools over the next five to six years. The district would reduce its overall footprint by 11…
Chetopa avoids potential water crisis
Chetopa averted a potential crisis this week by creating a work-around after a waterline broke that transports water from the Neosho River to the city’s water treatment plant. The temporary fix, which was in place Tuesday, used a large pump…
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