Government
SB 105 sets limits on who replaces a vacant U.S. Senate seat—and how long they can serve
If a Kansas U.S. Senate seat becomes vacant, the governor can appoint a replacement to serve until the next general election. SB 105, enacted in April 2025, changes how those replacement candidates are…
Ottawa approves $465,000 contract for E. 15th Street and S. Main intersection upgrades
The City of Ottawa has approved a construction contract worth just over $465,000 to improve the intersection of E. 15th Street and S. Main Street, including traffic-signal work and a sidewalk extension.
La Cygne council to host town hall on whether to finish water plant clearwell phase
La Cygne residents will get a chance to weigh in at a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sept. 2, as the city council discusses the cost and economics of continuing the final phase of a water plant upgrade that…
Linn County property tax debate centers on budget “revenue neutral” claim and proposed 15% increase
Linn County commissioners are considering a proposed 2027 budget that would include a 15% property tax increase, while an analysis presented to commissioners challenges claims about what cuts would be required…
Pleasanton City Council lifts outdoor watering restriction after water system flush, approves $345,000 in bonds
Pleasanton’s City Council lifted a restriction on outdoor watering that had been in place for more than two weeks, restoring residents’ ability to water outdoors as the area braces for additional triple-digit…
Wichita State faculty weigh how Kansas’ DEI-CRT course limits could shape classrooms through 2028
Kansas universities are no longer allowed to require courses that include diverse content under a state legislative ban on diversity, equity, inclusion and critical race theory (DEI-CRT), and Wichita State…
Macksville Day Care project advances after county hearing and lot acquisition
Macksville’s planned day care project took another step forward after the Stafford County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing and confirmed the county had acquired a lot next to the library…
KDOT is taking public comments on a STIP amendment through Sept. 10
The Kansas Department of Transportation is accepting public feedback on an amendment to the Federal Fiscal Year 2026-2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document, which covers KDOT…
Marshall County OKs bridge and basement repairs as access-control bids move forward
Marshall County commissioners approved contracts and purchase orders tied to public works repairs, including bridge repair work in Wells Township west of Frankfort and basement repairs at the county facility…
Hutchinson leaders urged to disclose nonprofit ties as ethics scrutiny lands
Tension between the Hutchinson City Council and the Hutchinson Recreation Commission has escalated as the Kansas Attorney General’s Office issued subpoenas to the recreation commission and two affiliated…