Wetland Park opening to the public
After four years of planning, fundraising, volunteer projects, and construction, the R.
Chad Frey
Central Kansas electric bills will increase following approval of Evergy rate hike
TOPEKA — State regulators approved a utility rate change that will decrease electric rates for Kansas City customers and push up prices for other customers in the state after a long tug of war between proposed corporation price hikes and commission staff estimates over fair prices.During a Tuesday meeting, the three-member Kansas Corporation Commission voted to approve a unanimous settlement agreement with Evergy, the state’s largest utility company.“The order seeks to balance the financial interests of averaging with the protection of the substantial interests of Kansas energy ratepayers,” said Commissioner Dwight Keen.
Holiday events calendarNov. 24
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Annual Vespers concert coming Dec. 3
This year’s annual Treble Clef Vespers is scheduled for 3 p.m.
Fox Ridge housing project changes draws protests
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan City commission decision due Nov. 28 Bob Millman and John Van Meter are none to happy with a proposal to construct… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
In BriefWalton soup supper coming up
The Walton Lions Club will host a soup supper from 5 to 7 p.m.
‘Five Places’ set for Dec. 2
The annual “Five Places of Christmas” will return from 10 a.m.
Commissioner rebuffs request to return reimbursement
A trip taken to Texas by county commission Becky Reimer, later reimbursed by the county, came up again on Nov.
As school lunch debt climbs in Kansas, advocates push to make sure kids don’t go hungry at school
WICHITA — As first-graders file through the cafeteria line at Earhart Elementary School in Wichita, they pick up peaches, broccoli and cartons of milk.Lunch supervisor Rachel Smith helps them with their trays and makes quick notes on her tablet to log names with lunches.
County approves EMS grants
During the 2024 budget process, the County received requests from the Emergency Medical Service providers for additional funding to provide EMS services in Harvey County.