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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…
Lyons raises money to continue Christmas bell and star
A holiday tradition in Lyons has been around for nearly a century. Those in the community take great pride in the tradition. "When I come home for the holidays, when I see that bell and star, that bell and star…
Researchers find high levels of fertilizer in area drinking water
Matthew Kirk has an unpleasant task: breaking the news to families about fertilizer chemicals in their drinking water. The Kansas State University geology professor and his collaborators check for nitrogen pollution in the private wells that so many rural households depend…
New city commissioner hopes to give back to her community
Melanie Watson began her role as city commissioner on Dec. 12 and said she sees it as a way to give back to her community after the support she received while going through a difficult time in her life. Watson…
Longtime Shawnee HR director Liz Barnard retires
After 28 years in public service, the City of Shawnee’s human resources director has retired. Having watched Shawnee grow for almost three decades, Liz Barnard said she’s proud of her time in the city. “It was just a treat to serve the…
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