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Excavation Permit Changes in Cherryvale
Cherryvale residents may save some money on permits for some projects. At his last meeting as city administrator, Jonathan Booe explains that the ordinance is an attempt to avoid nickel and diming residents working on projects that also require excavation. City Clerk Karen Davis says excavation permits are required for...
Kansas gets $45 million for infrastructure improvement projects
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced several major state infrastructure projects Monday morning which are receiving nearly $45.3 million in federal funds. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program is responsible for the injection of funding into the Sunflower State. These grants go towards […]
Kansas has new report on first year of taxpayer funding for anti-abortion centers
The contractor administering a state taxpayer-funded anti-abortion program has submitted its required annual report. The Kansas Pregnancy Care Network on Friday submitted its fiscal year 2024 report to State Treasurer Steven Johnson and the Legislature. The organization is in charge of administering $2 million appropriated by the Legislature for use by anti-abortion counseling centers.
Kansas GOP candidate in 2nd District fighting for enrichment of ‘American exceptionalism’
A Kansas National Guard veteran from Topeka attempts to persuade Republican primary voters to support his campaign for the U.S. House. The post Kansas GOP candidate in 2nd District fighting for enrichment of ‘American exceptionalism’ appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Democracy’s warning signs flash ‘emergency’ as newsrooms shudder in Kansas and nationwide
The hits just keep coming for Kansas news outlets. The Gardner News has closed as of today, according to owner CherryRoad Media. Despite serving a community of 25,000, the newspaper has fewer than 200 subscribers. On Friday, The Wichita Eagle announced it would issue only three print editions a week. Beginning in September, the paper […] The post Democracy’s warning signs flash ‘emergency’ as newsrooms shudder in Kansas and nationwide appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
One incumbent is running in a contested primary in Kansas this year—tying with 2020 for the second-fewest in the last 10 years
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for Congress in Kansas was June 3, 2024. Fifteen candidates are running for Kansas’ four U.S. House districts, including five Democrats and 10 Republicans. That’s an average of 3.75 candidates per district. There was an average of 2.25 candidates per district in 2022, 4.75 candidates per district in 2020 and 6.00 in 2018.
Baxter Springs Police now taking donations for Christmas in July toy drive
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Santa is getting a head start on Christmas in Cherokee County. For the second straight year, the City of Baxter Springs is holding a Christmas in July toy drive. The toys are being collected for distribution this coming Christmas as part of the Cherokee County Toy Box Drive.
Montgomery County Celebrates the Retirement of Two Long-time Employees
The Montgomery County bid a happy retirement to two long-time employees last week. Coffeyville Police Lieutenant Rockie Yell retired after more than 24 years of service to the community. Also retiring last week was Montgomery County Court Bailiff Harry Smith. Friends, family, and co-workers of both men gathered to share stories, show support, and extend their well-wishes to both men.
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