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Judge to decide fate of Johnson County’s public safety sale tax ballot question
When a majority on the Johnson County Commission decided last spring to ask voters to continue the quarter-cent public safety sales tax beyond 2027, their hope was that revenue would reduce the reliance on property taxes for increasing ambulance, law enforcement and mental health costs…
Marysville Schools Farm to Plate Program Begins First-Year Rollout with Local Partnerships
The Marysville school district’s new Farm to Plate program is in its first-year exploration phase, aiming to create a sustainable, educational approach to feeding students and staff. At the Nov. 12 board meeting, Superintendent Darren Schroeder and Food Services Director Danielle Bargman outlined goals, early…
How to protect taxpayer dollars? What Wichita’s city manager finalists say
Wichita’s three finalists for city manager offered different visions for city government Tuesday night at a press conference followed by a public forum. The City Council will ultimately decide who gets the job. But the public and reporters got to ask the questions on Tuesday…
Former Wellington City Manager Shane Shields, 64, Wellington: May 15, 1961 – Nov. 21, 2025
In March 2010, he took the position of City Clerk with the City of Wellington. In August 2016, he was appointed City Manager, serving until his retirement in August 2022. Shane’s public service included 17 years in law enforcement and 25 years in city/county administration.…
Crawford County Commission denies annexation for Mulberry solar project
The Crawford County Commission has voted against the approval of an annexation of land that includes multiple plots designated for a multi-million dollar solar energy project. Read more: www.koamnewsnow.com
Judge rules Salina violated Cozy Inn’s First Amendment rights over burger mural
Since 2023, outlines and uncolored shapes have graced the outer wall of Salina’s Cozy Inn restaurant. In 2024, the owner of the historic hamburger joint filed a lawsuit against the city over his unfinished mural. A judge ruled Wednesday that the City of Salina violated…
Local expert says Kansans are ‘flocking’ to other states to avoid high property taxes
Here in Kansas, property taxes continue to be a major issue. However, in some nearby states, data shows the problem isn’t nearly as bad. The Kansas Committee on Taxation met at the statehouse once again to discuss property taxes in the Sunflower State on Tuesday…
Marion may change rules on RVs, trash trucks
Marion residents may have to change where they park their recreational vehicles, and trash trucks may have to change how they get to the county transfer station. Those were among items discussed but not acted upon at Monday’s Marion City Council meeting. Having just spent…
New data center helps diversify city’s assets
The new industry lessens the sting of Gates’ downsizing. And it’s to the city’s credit it has its sites on potential enterprises. The news of a data center coming to Iola is garnering backlash, the most specious being that its electric demands will raise utility…
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