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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.…
Clay Center gets beautified with large mural
One northeast Kansas community is honoring its town with a custom mural. On Wednesday, May 8 Clay Center celebrated getting a brand new mural, as well as it being the artists' 30th mural installation. According to a news release form C.…
Wichita, county officials commit to municipal IDs in 2025, further action on homeless resource center
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 homeless resource center to roaring applause at the inaugural Nehemiah Assembly on Thursday…
Bus rides in Wichita are free — for now — while city grapples with cyber attack
Wichita bus rides are free “until further notice,” the city announced Thursday as it grapples with a cyber attack that forced government to shut down many of its payment systems. Wichita’s bus system had initially switched to a cash-only payment…
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