Bill would permit owning raccoons
For the past four years, Lenexa resident Stephen Kaspar has been feeding and training wild raccoons that wander onto his property.
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Schwab expands on gubernatorial plans
TOPEKA — Secretary of State Scott Schwab elaborated Monday on plans to seek the Republican nomination for Kansas governor in 2026 by emphasizing the need to limit residential property taxes, forbid land acquisition by China and reduce the size of state government. Schwab, who served Johnson County in the Kansas House prior to election as secretary of state, has sought to stake out positions on policy issues ahead of potential GOP rivals in the contest to replace term-limited Democratic Gov.
Correction
A Feb. 20 story about repairs at Bethany Lutheran Church used the wrong initial for the middle name of artist G.N. Malm.
School superintendent Hogan moves on to Salina
After three years as superintendent of Smoky Valley Public Schools, Heath Hogan will leave to manage public education in Salina. “I have been so incredibly blessed… Login to continue reading Login…
To save a church
In 1874, The builders of Bethany Lutheran Church stacked 30-inch-wide native sandstone to raise walls 18 feet tall. They tied the north and south walls at the top with steel rods above the pews.
City hires artist for 'Chalk the Välk' event
The Lindsborg City Council on Monday night approved a $8,355 contract with Ann Arbor, Mich., artist David Zinn to teach at a new event, Chalk the Välk, which will make the Välkommen Trail north of Lincoln Street a canvas April 12 during the Messiah Festival of the Arts. The contract is with understanding that Salina Arts & Humanities will contribute $3,500 – before the event, Zinn will also lead classes in Salina.
Gypsum City Council special meeting Dec. 30
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m by Mayor Kruse. Council members present and answering roll call: Deb Murphy, Vernon Cathey, Jerry Sorenson, and David Jackson.
Gypsum City Council meeting Dec. 9
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m by Mayor Kruse. Council members present and answering roll call: Deb Murphy, David Jackson and Vernon Cathey via phone.