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Lawrence school board approves maximum budget for 2024-25, including slight property tax rate increase
Property taxes will slightly rise with the increase of the Lawrence school district’s mill levy this year, which the school board initially approved Monday. With a vote of 6-0, board members on Monday unanimously approved the district’s maximum budget for publication for the 2024-25 year. The tentative new mill levy is 52.252, which is a .042-mill increase over last year’s approved rate of 52.210.
Smoky Hill Museum presents, 'The Women of Brown' on Sept. 5
The Smoky Hill Museum will host “The Women of Brown,” a presentation and discussion by Donna Rae Pearson, a museum specialist at the Kansas Historical Society, on September 5 at 5:30 pm. Enjoy the presentation in person at the Museum or from the comfort of your own home...
Top 2025 College Basketball Recruit Visiting Big 12 School
According to a recent update from On3’s Joe Tipton, one team from the Big 12 Conference is set to host the top-ranked player in the Class of 2025 for an official visit on Saturday. That team is Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats, who are hosting 2025 No....
Missing Peabody clerk found deceased
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has confirmed a body, believed to be Jonathan Clayton, Peabody interim city clerk, was located Sunday afternoon. Christopher King, husband, called a reporter at Harvey County Now/Hillsboro Free Press to inform them of the development. He said he spoke with law enforcement Sunday evening, and they had communicated that his husband’s body was located.
Golden Belt Community Foundation names new board members
From the Golden Belt Community Foundation... The Golden Belt Community Foundation is thrilled to welcome its newest board members, whose diverse experiences and deep-rooted connections to the community will greatly enhance our mission. We are confident that their combined expertise in education, healthcare, agriculture, and community service will contribute significantly to the foundation's ongoing efforts to support and strengthen the Golden Belt region.
Olathe East football eyes continued success after hot streak
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After struggling in previous seasons, the Olathe East Hawks ended last year on a high note, winning six of their final seven games. This season, head coach Courtney Porter is focused on building on that momentum. “We’re trying to build off of that by just...
Geary County Booking Photos Aug. 27
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. Kagan Osborn, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested...
🎙DSNWK Employment Connections offers all individuals opportunity to work
The Employment Connections program is a service at Hays-based Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas dedicated to creating meaningful job opportunities for individuals ages 18 and older across the 18 counties of northwest Kansas. The popular program has been in place for more than 50 years, said LaVonne Giess, DSNWK employment...
Kansas State Fair adds lighting to parking lots
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair will have new lighting in the parking lots of the grounds this year to help fairgoers feel more safe. "We are doing two things in the parking lots this year," Kansas State Fair general manager Bryan Schulz said. "We added the cameras, plus we're increasing the lighting out in the parking lot. We're working with Reno County Emergency Management and bringing in three light towers, so that will light up lots A and B even more."
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