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City of McPherson Approves Updated Pay Plan, Utility Charge Increase for Sewer and Stormwater

Tuesday, November 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have approved an updated pay plan that will bring an overall 11.94% increase in compensation expense. The plan, presented as part of a compensation study by the Arnold Group, factors in a two percent cost of living raise,... Read More.

Salina Log Jam Removal Costs Increase Significantly Due to Addition Debris

Friday, October 10

SALINA, Kan. — The cost of removing a log jam from the Smoky Hill River in Salina will be much higher than expected due to subsequent events that added more debris to the jam in the area of Bill Burke Park.On Monday, Oct. 13,... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves 2026 Budget and 2.5 Mill Increase in Property Tax Levy, Special Meeting to be Held Thursday Afternoon

Tuesday, September 16

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council at Monday's meeting approved a 2026 budget calling for a 2.5 mill increase in the city's property tax levy. The entirety of the increase is for the general fund, with levies for the Lyons Public Library and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10.4M to Increase Broadband Adoption

Wednesday, August 6

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $10.4 million will be invested in critical broadband initiatives through the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (ADOPT) program. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development will partner with 18 organizations across the state to connect... Read More.

City of Lyons’ Natural Gas Rates to Increase Starting in August, Council Discusses City’s Proposed 2026 Budget

Monday, July 7

LYONS, Kan. — Natural gas rates in Lyons will be going up starting in August. On a 4-1 vote, the Lyons City Council Monday approved an increase in the charge per 100 cubic feet of usage the city adds onto what it purchases natural... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Considers a 2-Mill Property Tax Increase

Thursday, June 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 17, 2025) -The Hutchinson City Council is currently deliberating a significant proposal for the 2026 budget: a 2-mill increase in property taxes. This proposed adjustment is to address a substantial surge in overhead costs, primarily driven by persistent inflationary pressures that... Read More.

Allen County Tackles Traffic and Safety Concerns, Considers Budget Increase for SEK Multi-County Health Department

Wednesday, April 30

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners heard an update Tuesday on issues regarding truck parking along Montana Road presented to them last week. Sheriff Anthony Maness said in checking with Iola Police Chief Jared Warner, it was confirmed that the entire section of... Read More.

Barton Community College Reports 15.9% Enrollment Increase for Fall Semester

Tuesday, October 8

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College emerged as one of the leaders in enrollment growth across the state, with an initial increase of 15.9% in students for the fall semester.Preliminary 20th-day enrollment numbers for the fall state census... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Mid Kansas Report Shows Increase in Home Sales for July

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd SOUTH CENTRAL, Kan. — Home sales made through Prairie Land Realtors' Mid Kansas Multiple Listing Service during July was up 7.2% from a year ago. A total of 149 homes were sold in their territory compared to 139 units for the month... Read More.

Kansas Community Colleges Report Enrollment and Housing Increase for Fall 2024

Friday, August 16

By Neosho County Community College/Kansas Association of Community Colleges CHANUTE, Kan. — Kansas community colleges are flourishing, with enrollment up and students eager to begin a new academic year. That’s the news from community college presidents across the state, who are juggling a good problem... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Approves 2024-25 Budget, Property Tax Levy to Increase

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday approved publication of a 2024-25 budget that carries a half mill increase in the property tax levy, though the actual amount of property tax paid to support the district may decline... Read More.

Sen. Moran, Sen. Warner, Sen. Young, Rep. LaHood & Rep. Kildee Introduce Legislation to Increase Rural Housing Investment

Thursday, August 1

By the Office of the United States Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Todd Young (R.-Ind) and U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Dan Kildee (MI-08) today introduced legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to clarify that... Read More.