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Topeka Tenants push for rental registry to improve housing safety
The Topeka Tenants group has formally endorsed a rental registry for the city. A rental registry would require landlords to register their properties with the local municipality. The Shawnee County Landlords Association has expressed opposition to the proposed registry. Topeka Tenants have formerly endorsed giving…
Casey’s eyes Maize and Kechi locations as part of 350-store expansion plan
Casey’s convenience stores are being planned in Maize and Kechi, a return to Maize and a first for Kechi for the chain. A March building permit filed with the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department, valued at $585,000, shows a Casey’s store planned for 5345…
Economic impact of NJCAA tourney expected to grow
For the past several years, more than one third of teams playing in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1 Men’s Basketball Championship have had to stay in hotels outside of Reno County for the tournament in Hutchinson, as there weren’t enough appropriate blocs…
Dodge City’s water nitrate level drops in latest test
The nitrate level in Dodge City’s water has dropped below the federal standard and is safe to drink, the city announced on Wednesday. The city said secondary testing showed the nitrate level within the water system was at 6.42 milligrams per liter. The testing was…
FOMC holds rates; One rate cut still projected for 2026
In his press conference Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said monetary policy is “appropriate.” The Federal Open Market Committee held interest rates in a range between 3.5% and 3.75%, with one 25 basis point rate cut expected this year and one next year, as the…
Kansas commerce secretary concerned about ‘talent shortage’
David Toland, Kansas commerce secretary, said the departure of recent college graduates to other job markets has led to a “talent shortage” in the state’s workforce pipeline. According to figures presented by Toland, the state has hemorrhaged about 12,500 college graduates annually over the past…
Sullivan to be next USD 363 Superintendent
Lucas Sullivan has been selected as the new USD 363 Superintendent for the 2026-27 school year. The USD 363 Board of Education approved the hiring of Sullivan as the new Superintendent of Schools at its meeting on March 2, effective July 1. Sullivan replaces Scott…
Ellis implements electric scooter/e-bike safety regulations
On February 16, 2026 the Ellis City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 1504 which permits the safe and responsible use of electric scooters and e-bikes within city limits. The implementation of the safety guidelines was announced in this month’s Ellis community newsletter (The Town Crier)…
Council Grove among contestants in 10Best Small Towns in the Midwest contest
While Emporia Main Street competes in a nationwide contest to determine the best Main Street in the country, one area town is in a similar competition organized by the same group. Council Grove is one of 20 participants in the USA Today 10Best Small Towns…
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