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Housing frustration prompts call for new city government in Prairie Village
Prairie Village residents soon will vote on a proposal that could restructure city government and remove multiple elected officials from office. After two days of testimony last week, Johnson County District Judge Rhonda Mason ruled Wednesday that one of three…
New program helps juvenile offenders in Reno County
A new project in Reno County called Project YES (Youth Empowerment Services) works with juvenile offenders ages 10-17. "A lot of times we hear parents that really are struggling and need or want additional help with their kids," Jessica Susee,…
Sedgwick County workers get 8-weeks paid parental leave
As of Wednesday, the Sedgwick County Commission has adopted a parental leave policy for County employees. Eligible Sedgwick County employees can get eight weeks of paid leave after a birth, adoption, or placement of a foster child in their home.…
Galesburg Days will be Sept. 15 and 16
Galesburg Days, which celebrates the town’s history and community, will take place next Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15 and 16. Most events take place on Saturday, Sept. 16. On Friday, Sept. 15, the Galesburg Relief Fund building will have an…
Alumni recall Allen Community College’s early days
With Allen Community College set to celebrate its centennial anniversary, the Register spoke with several former Red Devils on why ACC remains a special place in their hearts. Today, we speak to Red Devil alums George Catron, David Heard, Gary…
Municipal-Bond Investors Pay a Hefty Price for Not Being Taxed
Municipal-bond investors are paying a greater premium than should be expected for the “pleasure of not being taxed,” a new study finds, often negating the bonds’ benefit. In a perfectly priced world, a muni bond would pay interest equivalent to…
Hoisington looking at city-owned pound
After about two decades of outsourcing animal control services to the local veterinary clinic, the City of Hoisington is looking to go back to self-service. At last Monday’s meeting of the Hoisington City Council, City Manager Jonathan Mitchell told council members…
Shawnee adjusts fireworks rules — Here’s what’s different
The city of Shawnee is making some adjustments after the first summer of the city allowing for the limited sale and usage of fireworks. On Monday, the Shawnee City Council voted 7-1 to make a series of amendments to the…
Streetlight inventory reviewed for the City of Edgerton
Edgerton city officials are reviewing the community’s streetlights as they develop plans to modernize them after a 2022 citizen survey showed residents were dissatisfied with the quality and number of streetlights throughout the city. ... The city has 294 streetlights…
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