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Fort Scott Has A New Human Resource Director and City Manager Reflects on 2023, Looks To 2024
Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin was asked what the city’s accomplishments were this year and also what is on the horizon for 2024 and he sent his reply. He also announced a new administrative position has been filled by Payton…
Edgerton Lake, dam exploration project moves forward
Two years ago, the City of Edgerton approved a $75,000 project to explore repairing the Edgerton Lake Dam as part of the city’s 2022-2026 capital improvement project. During the Edgerton City Council meeting last month, city council members agreed to…
Governor Kelly Announces Grocery Shoppers Can Expect an Additional $150M in Tax Relief in 2024
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that in 2024, consumers in the Sunflower State are projected to see an additional $150 million in savings because of the “Axe the Food Tax” legislation >she signed in 2022. According to projections from the…
For Public Finance, a Year for Stability and Cautious Optimism
For state and local government financiers, the good news for 2024 is that most financial functions will be more predictable. Budget projections will be easier and more reliable, at least for the calendar year, as the economy continues settling fairly…
County approves wage increases, splits on Rural Opportunity Zone program
The County Commission approved a budgeted raise for employees, as well as elected officials and itself. The Commission voted 3-0 to approve providing a 3 percent cost of living increase to county employees for 2024. “We discussed this in budget…
Wichita bans corporate political donations on last-minute party-line council vote
Corporations and limited liability companies will no longer be allowed to contribute to Wichita City Council and mayoral campaigns after a contentious debate and 4-3 vote Tuesday. The four Democrats on the council approved the measure over the objection of their…
Fire causes damage to Paris Park pavilion in Arkansas City
A fire damaged the Paris Park pavilion in Arkansas City on New Year's Day. Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to the fire around 4 a.m. Firefighters found heavy flames engulfing the south end of the pavilion. Crews were able to contain…
Kansas court systems slowly reaching finish line for complete restoration after cyberattack
The nightmare plaguing the state of Kansas' court systems is almost over. On Tuesday, Kansas Courts spokeswoman Lisa Taylor said in a press release that a new portal allowing people to search through Kansas district court cases online is fully operational,…
Orange line of Lawrence: City demands homeless camps move away from levy
A line drawn in the sand, or in this case, mud, accompanies a deadline from the city of Lawrence, demanding homeless camps move away from a levy along the Kansas River. WDAF-TV spoke to some of the people living beyond that…
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