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Western Kansas school district to hold forum on financial future amid budget struggles
The future of a western Kansas school district is up in the air after years of funding cuts. Mathew Hendricks, superintendent of Dighton Public Schools, said the district has lost about 10% of its budget over the past two years due to declining valuations and…
Ottawa County voters being asked if they would ban certain types of swine facilities
In Ottawa County, residents will soon decide whether to ban certain types of swine facilities. Voters will be asked if corporations, companies, trusts, or partnerships should be allowed to own or lease agricultural land—directly or indirectly—to operate a “swine production facility.” The question stems from…
Topeka city leaders poised to eliminate ‘readiness to serve’ utility charge
Topeka city leaders are scheduled to discuss a change to the controversial “readiness to serve” utility charge at an upcoming meeting. The Topeka City Council is set to meet on Nov. 12 and take action on a proposed ordinance regarding the city’s utility rates. Approval…
Costco coming to Lawrence, plan under review
The city of Lawrence has confirmed that Costco is planning to open a new store in the area. “We can confirm a site plan has been submitted and is currently in review,” a spokesperson for the city told FOX4 Monday in an email. The company…
$12.1 million grant works to support health care in rural Kansas
The University of Kansas Health System’s Care Collaborative and Medical Center announced new initiatives to create specialty care delivery networks to increase access in rural communities across the state. The project is supported in part by a $12.1 million grant from The Patterson Family Foundation.…
Quarter-century legacy marks Colwich cemetery
After more than 25 years as the head of the cemetery ministry at Colwich’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church, John Weber is stepping down, but not before leaving a couple of markers to assist people in the search for the final resting place of their loved…
City of Wichita wants to require hotel operators to get license
The city of Wichita is proposing a license for hotel operators to help regulate properties with health and safety complaints. The Wichita City Council will vote at its Thursday meeting whether to establish the license for lodging establishments that would cost a fee of $200…
Ark City Court sees need for Chuukese interpreter
Arkansas City’s growing diversity has led city officials to request hiring an in-person interpreter for residents who speak Chuukese. During a work session Friday, City Manager Randy Frazer told commissioners that Municipal Court needs someone fluent in Chuukese, a language spoken primarily in the Chuuk…
Plans filed for Wichita’s long-awaited Cheesecake Factory
After years of wanting and asking, Wichita looks to be getting its long-awaited Cheesecake Factory. A building permit application was filed with the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department for a Cheesecake Factory restaurant at 2020 N. Rock Road at Bradley Fair. The address most…
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