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Topeka city workers face delayed pay as mayor apologizes
Potentially hundreds of Topeka city staff didn’t receive their paycheck on time. On March 20, city staff were notified of an issue with their paychecks and that they wouldn’t be paid on time. “Due to an approval error, staff did not receive paychecks this morning…
Lindsborg Celebrates Sweet Tradition with Annual Våffeldagen
On Saturday, March 21st, Lindsborg, Kansas will celebrate its annual tradition, Lindsborg Våffeldagen. This translates to “waffle day” in English. Various forms of waffle tasting will be available. Visitors can have their photo taken with Lindsborg Waffle People. Read more: KCLY Radio
Kanopolis Drive-In’s new 4K laser projector to bring ‘indoor theater quality’
The Kanopolis Drive-In theater, one of the few remaining outdoor movie theaters in the state, is testing out its brand-new equipment this weekend. Read more: KSN-TV
National horseshoe tournament coming to Hutch
The National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA) will have its 2026 U.S. Nationals Horseshoe Pitching Tournament at Rice Park in Hutchinson from May 29 to 31. Read more: The Hutchinson Tribune
Halstead invests in downtown businesses
The DRAGON (Downtown Revitalization and Growth of New Business) Grant program began in 2017, and prior to Wednesday evening had awarded $283,705.88 to 24 businesses and organizations, according to City Manager Ethan Reimer. Read more: Harvey County Now
Plan for Chiefs’ Olathe HQ has these locals ‘ecstatic’ for future of growing area
For years, a large field at College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road in western Olathe, and much of the surrounding area, has remained largely undeveloped. In five years, however, the 165-acre site will be home to the Kansas City Chiefs’ headquarters and training facility, as part…
Kansas bans students from using cellphones during the school day, starting this fall
Starting this fall, Kansas will join at least 20 other states that ban student cellphones in K-12 classrooms statewide. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday signed into law a bipartisan bill that requires students to store their cellphones in a secure, inaccessible location until dismissal.…
LaHarpe mayor’s seat changes hands (again)
Harry Lee Jr. was sworn in as LaHarpe Wednesday, the city’s third mayor in a two-week stretch. He fills the Read more: The Iola Register
WSU launches Kansas Data Trust for healthier communities
Wichita State University’s Public Policy and Management Center (PPMC) recently announced the launch of the Kansas Data Trust, a new statewide, university-based initiative designed to bring data together from multiple sources to better understand issues, understand impact and strengthen evidence… Read more: www.derbyinformer.com
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