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City of Lawrence announces second snow plow naming contest
The tradition began in 2024, when a snow plow was given the name Taylor Drift following more than 650 contest entries. Read more: The Lawrence Times
Stafford County Economic Development is awarded $25,000 to complete Rural Champion Community Project on Childcare
Earlier this summer Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) was awarded $25,000 for an implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity Rural Champions grant program announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation for Macksville. The current Rural Champions is addressing…
McPherson County explains EMS Sales Tax measure, designed to ease property tax burden
McPherson County voters will see a proposal on the November 4 ballot for a ½ cent (0.5%) county-wide sales tax dedicated to funding Emergency Medical Services (EMS). If approved, the tax would begin April 1, 2026. The measure seeks to shift EMS funding from property…
County hears blowback about annexation
The Crawford County Commission met with a full house on Friday in response to Mulberry’s vote to annex land slated for solar development. A couple of the frequent attendees were present — Becky Williard and Judy Prince — raising familiar concerns over toxic fumes from…
Developers with Emporia ties build homes in Americus, look to local expansion
Prairie Cottage Homes, operated by Devin Holloway, is on the verge of listing their first three homes in Americus next week. With the help of Paul Pinick, the new venture aims to bring affordable homes to local smaller towns, and eventually Emporia. The three homes…
Commission places moratorium on cryptocurrency mining
Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday discussed concerns such as setting precedence and the potential for litigation regarding a moratorium on the mining of cryptocurrency. The commission later approved the 12-month moratorium, which takes effect after its publication in the Tribune and only applies to new…
Sedgwick enforces penalty on local builder
Sedgwick City Council asked Jimmy Sharbutt of Sharbutt Homes to pay a $5,000 obligation for not building five homes within sixty months of the city selling Sharbutt property just north of the industrial park. The obligation was stipulated in the original contract. Read more: Harvey…
Squirrel causes power issues
A squirrel is responsible for the power issues happening in town Friday morning. City Manager Zack Daniel said crews walked power lines and discovered a fried squirrel in the Ninth and Acorn area that is believed to be responsible for the blip. Read more: The…
City talks lead testing
Iola City Council members discussed this week a recent edict that the city must test more often for signs of lead in its water system. Toby Ross, Iola’s water plant superintendent, updated Iola Council members Tuesday evening on water sampling efforts to detect lead levels.…
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