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Bentley hires gun-carrying city clerk
Bentley’s new city clerk is a familiar face around town. Shannon Catlin has served as a part-time police officer in Bentley for about three years. She joked that she’s “probably the only gun-carrying city clerk in the State of Kansas.”…
Fed Chair Powell says inflation has been higher than thought, expects rates to hold steady
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated Tuesday that inflation is falling more slowly than expected and will keep the central bank on hold for an extended period. Speaking to the annual general meeting of the Foreign Bankers' Association in Amsterdam,…
Should Wichita pay cyberattack ransom? Tulsa city leaders explain how they handled similar attack
As the City of Wichita continues fighting the nasty cyberattack, many are wondering what it's going to take to get back to normal. Tulsa city leaders say from experience that it is possible to get through it without paying, but…
Home ownership program available soon in Clay County
A pilot program that seeks to make home ownership more affordable will be available for a limited time in Clay County beginning May 13... The pilot Clay County Home Ownership Program will offer up to $12,500 in down payment and…
Meet Paul Kramer, Shawnee’s new city manager
Paul Kramer, the former long-time Leavenworth city manager who has roots in Johnson County, is Shawnee’s new city manager. ... After spending more than 14 years in Leavenworth’s city government, he said the offer to be Shawnee’s new city manager…
Wichita commits to municipal IDs in 2025, confirms homeless resource center will move forward
Wichita city officials announced their commitment to implementing a county-wide, low-barrier municipal ID program in 2025 as well as an annual $600,000 operating budget for a one-stop-shop homeless resource center to roaring applause at the inaugural Nehemiah Assembly Thursday evening.…
Cities that have dealt with cyber hacking share their experience
Wichita is only one city on a long list that have faced a cyber attack in the last few years. It's a growing problem that has local governments across the country doing their best to make sure their networks are…
Kansas counties offer $12,500 to help home buyers
Two Kansas counties are offering first-time home buyers a big discount in a new pilot program. The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) announced on its website that Clay and Marshall Counties will be taking part in a new home ownership…
‘He was incredible for the people of Columbus’: City mourns loss of their police chief
The City of Columbus is mourning the death of not just one of their own, but also their police chief for the last ten years. Jason Daniels passed away Wednesday (5/8) after a battle with colon cancer. He was 49.…
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