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City sponsoring logo design contest
The City of Hiawatha has announced its first ever Logo Design contest. City officials said the current logo has served the city well, but they are looking to freshen it up with a high quality digital image. The city is…
Mission Hills removes coyote traps from park after dogs injured
Mission Hills officials say they plan to re-evaluate how to handle an increase in coyote activity after two dogs were injured this month after being caught in traps placed for coyotes at a city park. City officials say a city…
Commerce Department seeks to expand mega project incentives
The state Commerce Department is asking lawmakers to expand a lucrative tax incentive to land a new major economic development project on the heels of securing Panasonic and Integra. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Paul Hughes appeared before the House commerce…
State funds will allow apartment expansion
The City of Winfield has been awarded more than $1.8 million in state housing funds to help expand an apartment complex currently under construction, according to Winfield City Manager Taggart Wall. The funds from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation include…
Nearly $20 Million in Grants Aim to Reduce Number of Kids in Foster Care
Governor Kelly announced a new set of Family First Prevention grants totaling nearly $20 million. The grants will create and grow programs aimed to prevent children from entering the foster care system. The Governor said in a statement, “Family First…
Newton school district will keep two schools open, with fewer classes
The Newton school board has agreed to keep two schools open for the next school year, but they will have fewer classes. There have been concerns about declining enrollment at the Walton Rural Life Center, which is a special education…
Inflation rose 0.5% in January, more than expected and up 6.4% from a year ago
Inflation turned higher to start 2023, as rising shelter, gas and fuel prices took their toll on consumers, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. The consumer price index, which measures a broad basket of common goods and services, rose 0.5% in…
Shawnee hires Doug Gerber as the new City Manager
Mayor Michelle Distler and the Shawnee City Council announced Doug Gerber as the new City Manager. The Governing Body approved a contract with Gerber at the City Council meeting on Monday, February 13, 2023. Gerber was one of five finalists…
Lawrence City Commission to consider putting changes to form of government on upcoming ballot
Lawrence city leaders will soon consider asking voters to change the city’s governing body to include some seats elected by districts and a directly elected mayor. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider adopting a…
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