Today’s news
Riley County Monitoring Church RFPs and Legal Cases
County counselor provides updates on property proposals, nuisance abatement, and state legislation

Riley County Considers Relaxing Residency Rules for Rural Advisory Board
Proposal would allow more residents to serve on the Riley County Rural Economic Development Advisory Board.
Newton City Council Considers Franchise Fees to Generate Revenue
Public hearings on proposed gas and electric franchise fees could be set for March 16th.
Recent news
Feb. 26, 2026
Board of County Commissioners Hold General Business Meeting
Commissioners discuss agenda items at County Administration Building in Olathe
Feb. 25, 2026
Leavenworth City Commissioners Approve CoreCivic's Request to Reopen Private Prison
Commissioners add oversight committee to permit amid concerns over company's past behavior
Feb. 24, 2026
Riley County Considers Creating County Administrator Role
Commissioners weigh restructuring leadership to oversee HR and finance
Feb. 24, 2026
Trump Transforms DC's East Potomac Golf Course into Private Club
Local golfers lament the loss of an affordable public course as Trump moves to make it more exclusive.
Feb. 23, 2026
Wichita Fire Chief Tammy Snow to retire
Snow's decision follows investigation into city's failure to meet national fire response time standards
Feb. 23, 2026
Pioneering Wichita Leader and Lawmaker Melody McCray-Miller Dies at 69
McCray-Miller was the first Black woman to serve on the Sedgwick County Commission and in the Kansas House of Representatives.
Feb. 23, 2026
Manhattan City Commissioner Pushes for Early RCPD Budget Discussions
Jim Morrison raises concerns about repeated over- and under-spending in police department budget
Feb. 23, 2026
Overland Park Mayor to Deliver 2026 State of the City Address
Annual address scheduled for March 10 at Overland Park Convention Center
Feb. 21, 2026
Topeka Mayor Urges Kansas Lawmakers to Work with Cities on Property Tax
Senate President says constitutional amendment vote could lead to changes this year
Feb. 20, 2026
Barton County to Consider Expanding Fire District No. 2
Public hearing set for Feb. 24 on proposed expansion to include additional townships and city
Feb. 19, 2026
Olathe City Council to Discuss E-Bikes, Scooters, and More
The council will also hear updates on the Mayor's Children's Fund and Kansas State University's Olathe campus.
Feb. 18, 2026
Topeka Planning Commission Considers New Residential Development Proposal
ATA Development LLC seeks to rezone land for residential use near SW Urish Road and SW 21st Street
Feb. 16, 2026
Hutchinson Voters to Decide on Sales Tax Increase
City officials cite rising costs and full staffing as reasons behind proposed 0.75% hike
Feb. 15, 2026
Manhattan City Commission to Vote on K-State Edge District Support
Proposal includes using state sales tax revenue bonds to facilitate improvements on north side of campus
Feb. 14, 2026
Bourbon County Selects New Emergency Manager
Commissioners interview candidates, plan to announce hire at next meeting
Feb. 12, 2026
Wichita City Council Passes Guardrails for 1% Sales Tax Proposal
New rules will guide spending of revenue from upcoming ballot measure
Feb. 11, 2026
Bourbon County Seeks Proposals for Comprehensive Plan
Planning committee outlines scope of work and submission process for developing the county's first-ever strategic development guide
Feb. 11, 2026
Jewell City Council Holds January Meeting
Council approves community patrol contract and adds new members to land bank board
Feb. 10, 2026
Wichita City Council Approves Sales Tax 'Guardrails'
Proposed 1% sales tax will go to voters, with spending restrictions in place