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Allen County General Election Update

Voters in Allen County said, “no” to the county sales tax question on the 2026 General Election ballot, which would have gone toward funding the Allen County ambulance service. According to unofficial results from the Allen County Clerk’s office, 2,204 were opposed to the sales tax, while 1,860...

Allen County, KS · 3d

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City of Iola Installs New Highway 169 Billboards with Design by Local Artist

Iola CITF (Community Empowerment Task Force) announced today, that the City of Iola has installed the new Highway 169 billboards located on the north and south ends of the exit to Iola. The billboards feature a design created by local artist and graphic designer Braxton Curry, who won the billboard...

Iola, KS · 1d

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Overdraft fees follow payroll switch the county was warned against

Bourbon County used to run its payroll inside CIC, the same program it uses to keep its books. In August 2025 the county commission voted to stop doing that and to pay Emerson & Company for access to its PayEntry software instead. Before the vote, the county clerk warned commissioners that PayEntry would not fit the county’s accounting system.

Bourbon County, KS · 17h

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A Bolder Humboldt receives $10,000 state tourism grant

HUMBOLDT, Kan. — Southeast Kansas organization A Bolder Humboldt has received a statewide tourism grant worth $10,000 that will fund digital outreach aimed at visitors from across Kansas and neighboring states, and at people who may consider moving to town. The grant is one of 18 awarded statewide, according to the group that runs the program.

Humboldt, KS · 1d

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Pittsburg seeks assistance from members of community

The city is encouraging members of the community to volunteer their time to help the city with a number of focus areas.

Pittsburg, KS · 2d

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Wilson County oil well uses passing trains to pump oil, owner envisions public park

WILSON COUNTY, Kan. - (KOAM) - A Wilson County oil well owner says trains passing nearby help his wells produce oil, and he wants to turn an open field across the highway into a public park.

Wilson County, KS · 1d

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Montgomery Co. Hears Update on IT

Montgomery County is taking internet security seriously. That was the word this week from County I-T Director Jason Clubine. During his quarterly report to the county commission, Clubine described a recent training seminar done by the National Association of Counties or NACo. He says the training was cybersecurity preparedness exercise addressing emerging AI-related threats.

Montgomery County, KS · 2d

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Interstate 35 project set to begin next week in Emporia

EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - Traffic may be slowed starting next week through the end of the year as a paving project gets underway on a portion of Interstate 35 on the south side of Emporia. The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a pavement-patching project starting Monday, Nov. 9,...

Emporia, KS · 1d

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New end zone facility coming to Carnie Smith Stadium

A new construction project is set to begin near Carnie Smith Stadium on the campus of Pittsburg State University.

Pittsburg, KS · 12h

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SHEETS ON DATA CENTER FIGHT

Tuesday, Ottawa voters decided to limit the size of any data centers in the city limits, to 25 megawatts or less. The group Ottawa United wrote the ordinance that was passed and even though the issue is over for now, members spoke up at the Ottawa City Commission meeting last night. Representative Brooke Sheets told commissioners they would like to have open forum to discuss issues, but the flood of pro data center material in the mail before the election woke them up:

Ottawa, KS · 1d

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Neodesha Side-By-Side/Golf Cart Registration Renewals Begin Dec.1

The City of Neodesha is reminding residents that its almost time to renew registration for golf carts and side-by-sides. Registration for the use of those vehicles on Neodesha streets are set to expire on January 1st. Those who wish to continue to use their vehicles inside the city limits will need to renew their registration. The City will open the registration process on December 1st.

Neodesha, KS · 1d

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Independence Voters Split on City Sales Tax

Independence voters approve one sales tax measure and reject another. Independence voters were asked to approve two sales tax measures on Tuesday's ballot. One of those measures passed while the other failed, both by narrow margins. Passing with 51% of the total vote, the 1% Educational Sale Tax will be replaced with a General Purpose Sales tax on October 1, 2028. However, the 1% Special Purpose Sales Tax failed by just 14 votes. That tax will remain in effect until it expires in 2032.

Independence, KS · 2d

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Citizen-led effort ends in landslide win for Ottawa hyperscale data center ban

After Ottawa United's months-long push to prohibit data centers in Ottawa, Kansas, voters overwhelmingly approved a 10-year ban on hyperscale data centers in Tuesday's general election.

Ottawa, KS · 2d

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Pittsburg opens its registration for the city's Christmas parade

PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) -- The City of Pittsburg opened its registration for this year's Christmas parade.

Pittsburg, KS · 1d

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City suspends solar award to seek bids; $558,564 sewer truck ties 2-2

The Fort Scott City Commission voted 3-1 on Nov. 3 to suspend its award for the solar project it approved two weeks earlier so the city can look for other bids. Commissioners also tied 2-2 on a $558,564 sewer cleaner truck and put off decisions on selling lake lots and hiring a new tourism marketing firm until Nov. 17.

Fort Scott, KS · 1d

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Independence Seeks Applicants for Economic Board

The City of Independence is accepting applications to fill two openings on its Economic Development Advisory Board. The appointments will begin January 1st, 2027, and run through January 1st, 2030. The board reviews the city's economic development policies and makes recommendations to the City Commission on strategies, incentives, tax abatements...

Independence, KS · 1d

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Lyon County Commission approves animal-at-large resolution and approves spending

On Nov. 5, the Lyon County Commission approved Resolution 19-26, addressing animal-at-large and nuisance regulations within Lyon County. Commissioners said the measure had been in development for several years and was intended to provide additional enforcement guidance to the Sheriff's Office and County Attorney. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office also...

Lyon County, KS · 1d

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New Event to Cap Off Indy Veterans' Day Celebration

A new event is coming to the Independence Veterans' Day of Honor tomorrow. A full day of events for the Independence Veterans Day celebration continues tomorrow evening with a new event honoring veterans through live music and community fellowship. The first annual Veterans Day Street Dance will be held from...

Independence, KS · 20h

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Independence Historic Preservation and Resource Commission to Meet Monday

The Independence Historic Preservation and Resource Commission will meet on Monday. Up for discussion at the meeting will be a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint over an existing mural on the exterior wall at 223 West Main. Commissioner members will also consider approval of a replacement awning for 222 North Penn.

Independence, KS · 20h

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New traffic delays planned for Joplin’s 7th Street

The Missouri Department of Transportation is laying out the next round of work on 7th Street in Joplin.

Joplin, MO · 3d

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