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Tax change creates headaches for county clerks
Homeowners may see a break on their property taxes this year but the change is creating extra work for the County Clerk’s Office. The tax relief package adopted by the Kansas Legislature at the June 18 special session changed the…
Johnson County wants and needs a homeless shelter. But who will pay $500K a year?
Operating the proposed homeless shelter in Lenexa would require annual funding not only from Johnson County but also its cities, under a new plan, totaling almost $500,000 in public money, presented to county commissioners on Thursday. The idea sparked a…
Leawood officials keen to add veterans memorial on city hall grounds
A proposal to designate part of the grounds of Leawood City Hall as a veterans memorial plaza got a favorable reaction from city councilmembers last week as they met in a special work session. A temporary committee that had been…
Overland Park sets rules for parking in city EV spots, adds 2 more chargers
Overland Park will require all vehicles parked at public electric vehicle charging stations to be actively plugged into the charger. Earlier this week, the Overland Park City Council voted 10-0 to approve the new ordinance in the city’s traffic code.…
‘A line in the sand’ — SMSD considers prohibiting cell phones during school
A district-wide ban on smartphones in the Shawnee Mission School District will be considered as part of the district’s five-year strategic plan, administrators said Monday. The idea is listed under the technology category of the plan, which was presented to…
School board approves sale of Park Elementary to Wichita for $1
The Wichita School Board voted 6-1 on Thursday to approve the sale of Park Elementary to the City of Wichita. The school, located at 1025 N Main, is now set to sell for $1 to the City. The vote comes…
Wichita firework tents hope for big year after city legalizes aerial fireworks sales
There are big changes coming to Wichita this year, and firework tent owners are hoping it will mean more sales than ever. It’s one of the busiest days of the year for firework tent owners like Teresa Lybarger. After doing…
Kansas’ effort to lure Chiefs, Royals puts STAR bonds in the spotlight
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed a supercharged tax incentive deal aimed at enticing the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals to move across the state line. During a special session, Kansas lawmakers expedited plans to allow temporary changes to…
REQ Q&A: Kansas Commerce official talks STAR bonds’ effectiveness, how they work
In the next two years, Kansas lawmakers will decide whether to renew the sales tax revenue (STAR) bond program or allow it to sunset in July 2026. Legislators’ approval of tweaks designed specifically to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and/or…
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