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Newton to reduce mill rate in 2025 budget
NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Newton City Commission approved a not-to-exceed budget for publication that includes a 1-mill reduction in the tax rate. Newton’s assessed valuation rose by 12.7% for next year, a large increase after many years of relatively stagnant growth. With the mill levy reduction, the City will take in revenue equivalent to an 11% increase in valuation.
The Riley County Fair is off and running this year with plenty of attractions for the region
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Riley County Fair takes place in Manhattan this weekend. An annual tradition in the Manhattan area, the Riley County Fair is back for another summer for everyone. “We have a huge carnival here with We Entertainment, we’ve got more food vendors than we’ve ever had,...
City annexes 80 acres as Salina Airport industrial park continues to grow
More than 80 acres of land will be added to the city as the Salina Regional Airport looks to expand its industrial district. The land, which is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Water Well and Centennial Roads, was previously part of unincorporated Saline County and will become part of the city after approval by the Salina City Commission on Monday. ...
Victoria basketball to host 3 on 3 basketball tournament
Victoria girls basketball will be hosting a 3v3 tournament as part of Herzogfest activities on Aug. 10 in Victoria. Play will start at 10 a.m. at the courts next to the elementary school. Cost will be $15 per person with a minimum of three games. Teams from surrounding areas are...
Fort Riley’s Trooper Access Control Point Will Remain Closed
Trooper Access Control Point, which provides one of the access points to Junction City from Fort Riley, has been closed for construction and will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley have determined that the Trooper Access Control Point (ACP) will not reopen at...
A new bar & grill is taking over the former Maggie’s Scotch & Soda space
Ever since Maggie’s Scotch and Soda closed about eight years ago, many businesses have come and gone in the space at 3827 W. 13th St. N. Over the years, it’s been a string of Mexican restaurants and now something different. JJ Beard’s Pub & Pizza is currently renovating the space and is taking over.
Jayhawk Duo Named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas junior Will King and recent KU graduate Davis Cooper represented the KU men's golf program as they were selected as 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced Thursday. "I'm really proud of these two guys," Kansas head coach Jamie...
Geary County Booking Photos July 25
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Joshua Cotner, Failure to appear, arrested 07/24. Roseanna Bullard, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana,...
Semitruck crashes between homes near KU football stadium in Lawrence
A driverless semitruck crashed Thursday and ended up between two homes across the street from the KU football stadium in Lawrence. Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical first responders received multiple calls about the incident around 1:25 p.m. Thursday. There were occupants inside at least one of the homes when the crash...
Damaris Smith-Field Kindley Football-Presented by Lacey Hodges Shelter – Coffeyville
The Field Kindley Golden Tornadoes football squad is a team on the rise, winning seven games last season and placing second in the SEK League. It is a team that returns a deep field of senior talent, including wide receiver Damaris Smith. Smitha and his teammates are looking to win...
USD 253 Board of Education approves tentative agreement for staff for 2024/25 school year as part of regular meeting Wednesday evening
Base salary and district insurance premium contributions will increase for USD 253 staff this coming school year. As part of their regular meeting Wednesday, USD 253 board members approved the tentative agreement for licensed professional staff. Among the package’s highlights was a better than 1 percent pay increase “across the board” according to Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations Pam Stranathan.
City of Salina deems historic Ambassador Hotel a dangerous structure
SALINA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Salina deemed the historic Ambassador Hotel a dangerous structure. The hotel, the subject of many community discussions since closing in 2020, has Salina residents concerned. It’s been through multiple owners since it opened in the 1980s. A look inside the hotel shows...
Mission latest JoCo city to consider stricter short-term rental rules
The city of Mission may limit how many short-term rental licenses can be issued to a single owner. It’s the latest Johnson County city to consider regulations on short-term rentals like AirBnbs and Vrbos. The Mission City Council during a Wednesday work session expressed support for restricting how many...
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