Sherman County Community Development reports $1M-plus in 2025 grants, asks county for $30,000 to cover 2026 shortfall SCCD presented its 2025 annual report highlighting about $1,000,000 in grants and loans facilitated and a reported 719% return on the county/city investment; SCCD requested $30,000 to cover a 2026 shortfall and discussed adding a Main Street director in 2027.

Sherman County Community Development is making waves with over $1 million in grants for local businesses and a stunning 719% return on investment—will the county fund their ambitious plans for 2026?

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Developer Diego Moreira outlines proposed 350-MW Tox Highway wind project, seeks county coordination Diego Moreira presented an early-stage plan for the Tox Highway wind project — roughly 350 megawatts sited in northwest Kansas with an intended 345 kV interconnection in Colorado, a projected 2030 commercial operation date and an estimated $50 million-plus in tax revenue across 30 years. Commissioners asked about siting, interconnection and community impacts.

A proposed 350 MW wind project in Sherman County could generate over $50 million in tax revenue and create hundreds of construction jobs by 2030, but community input is crucial for its success.

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Parents urge more oversight of family-court ADRs and guardian ad litems during committee public comment During public comment multiple parents alleged due-process problems with private conciliators/ADR, court-appointed guardians ad litem, and access to evidence and appeals; they asked legislators for audits, recording requirements, and independent oversight.

Parents in Kansas are demanding urgent reforms in family court processes, citing alarming issues like missing records, exorbitant visitation costs, and inadequate oversight that jeopardize their children's welfare.

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DCF tightens sibling-connection and 'family time' policies; new forms and timelines for kinship staffing DCF presenters told the committee about new ‘family time’ terminology replacing 'visitation', a revised sibling-connection form and 90-day staffing cadence for unplaced sibling groups; DCF reported 73.8% of children are placed with at least one sibling and said 402 capacity-exception requests were approved with four denials.

Kansas DCF is reshaping family time policies to strengthen sibling connections in care, ensuring more children grow up with their brothers and sisters.

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DCF to pilot community Family First pathway May 4; issues new RFP for no-eject residential placements Secretary Howard told the joint child-welfare oversight committee that Kansas will test a community referral pathway for four state-funded Family First services starting May 4, and that DCF has issued an RFP seeking residential providers who will accept 'no eject/no reject' placements and meet new outcome measures.

Kansas is launching a groundbreaking community pathway for Family First services on May 4, allowing families to access support without opening a formal case!

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Conference committee debates bundling tax changes, homestead protections and ethanol credit A legislative conference committee discussed packaging homestead senior protections, child tax credit carry-forward, ethanol fuel credit language and a veterans subtraction while leaving the community land trust bill partly unresolved; staff reported fiscal impacts and members agreed to a tentative three-year carry-forward for child tax credits.

A heated conference committee is wrestling with tax reform, exploring significant changes to homestead protections and child tax credits, all while debating the future of ethanol credits and the fate of a community land trust bill.

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Leavenworth County Commission remands Kaw Valley sandpit permit to Planning Commission for new review After extensive public comment about haul routes, water and road impacts, the commission voted to remand Kaw Valley Companies' special use permit (case DEV25021) to the Planning Commission for a new public hearing and updated analysis; commissioners cited substantial changes to the proposal and called for transparency and consideration of rail alternatives.

The Leavenworth County Commission just hit pause on a controversial sand mining permit, demanding a fresh review after residents raised serious concerns about safety and community impact.

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Commission discusses state radio funding provision; to send letters and work with lobbyist County counselor and public-safety staff briefed commissioners on a state budget provision that would earmark $5 million toward the state radio system and could keep the contract closed to all vendors. Commissioners agreed to send letters of support and ask lobbyists to engage the governor's office while also preparing local communications.

A looming decision on a $5 million state radio system budget could limit competition and lock counties into a single vendor, raising concerns over interoperability and costs that could soar to $150 million.

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East Topeka advocates ask committee to back quarter-cent sales tax for corridor revitalization Community leaders urged the Topeka Policy and Finance Committee to forward a proposal for a 15-year quarter-cent sales tax to fund an East Topeka Corridor revitalization, including reuse of the Payless complex as a workforce and business hub and contributions to an affordable housing trust.

Community leaders are rallying for a quarter-cent sales tax to breathe new life into East Topeka, turning a vacant building into a vibrant workforce hub and supporting affordable housing initiatives.

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City announces community resource expo, summer construction list and Southwest Huntoon public meeting City manager said a community resource expo will be held March 26, highlighted summer construction projects and invited residents to a Southwest Huntoon public meeting at 4:30 p.m. at the Topeka Shawnee County Public Library.

The Topeka community is gearing up for an exciting resource expo on March 26, plus a chance to learn about crucial summer construction projects and share your thoughts at the public meeting tomorrow!

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Mayor launches workforce development task force and urges residents to weigh in on city budget The mayor announced a new workforce development task force and a series of advisory groups, urged residents to complete a budget survey open through April 17, and invited applications by email to mayor@topeka.org.

Topeka's mayor is launching a workforce development task force and wants YOU to help shape the city's budget priorities!

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Dr. Justin Spies alleges forced stripping, excessive force at Shawnee County jail and demands firings In public comment Dr. Justin Spies alleged he was forcibly stripped naked and subjected to excessive force at the Shawnee County Detention Center, said the county offered a $1,001 settlement, and demanded multiple staff firings; a second commenter corroborated that on at least one occasion a nurse said refusal to answer non-identifying questions would trigger suicide-watch/stripping.

Dr. Justin Spies is making explosive allegations against Shawnee County jail staff, claiming he was forcibly stripped and abused, and he's demanding accountability from the board.

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Marion County tables proposed ban on large commercial solar, asks planning staff for more study Facing concerns about agricultural impacts and township coverage, commissioners voted to table a proposed countywide ban on large-scale commercial solar in unincorporated Marion County and asked planning and zoning to research options and public input over the next six months.

Marion County commissioners have put a pause on a controversial ban on large-scale solar projects, sparking a heated debate over agricultural land use and renewable energy options.

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Geary County sheriff reports jail population and flags several pending state bills Sheriff Nate Beckman reported a two-week average daily jail population of about 92.5, gave detailed incident counts for the period, and briefed the board on multiple pending state bills (including ICE-detainer liability, driver-license gender provisions and bond/mandatory-detention proposals) that could affect local operations.

Sheriff Nate Beckman reveals alarming jail stats and crucial state bills that could reshape local law enforcement in Geary County.

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Kansas Corporation Commission authorizes intervention in FERC docket RP26-609 The Kansas Corporation Commission voted unanimously March 26 to authorize its DC counsel to seek intervention and file comments in FERC docket RP26-609 after staff warned the petition could harm Kansas ratepayers; intervention filings are due March 30.

The Kansas Corporation Commission is stepping up to protect ratepayers by intervening in a crucial FERC docket that could impact energy costs in the state.

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Riley County awards $3.79 million Keats sanitary sewer contract; officials cite small funding gap The Riley County Commission on March 26 approved a $3,789,080.90 contract for the Keats sanitary sewer improvement project and authorized related engineering work, while staff outlined funding options to cover a roughly $250,000 gap.

Riley County just approved a $3.79 million contract to improve the Keats sanitary sewer, but there's a $250,000 funding gap that officials are racing to fill!

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Voter‑rights organizer urges community to learn about proposed amendment to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices Connie Brown Collins of the Voter Rights Network of Wyandotte County urged residents to learn about and attend a panel on a proposed constitutional amendment that would shift Kansas Supreme Court seats from appointment to election, warning of risks from campaign money and outside influence.

Connie Brown Collins warns that electing Kansas Supreme Court justices could turn judges into politicians, urging the community to attend an important panel discussion on April 25 to explore the implications of this proposed amendment.

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Planner Alyssa Marcy previews zoning‑code findings; draft recommendations due in April Alyssa Marcy, a city planner, told a Wyandotte County community meeting that the city’s zoning code — written in 1984 and incrementally amended since — is confusing and creates permitting delays. A findings report is public and draft recommendations are expected in April.

Wyandotte County's outdated zoning code could soon get a makeover, as city planner Alyssa Marcy reveals widespread issues that complicate housing and development.

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Wyandotte County DA reports caseloads, seeks 'on‑call' judges for World Cup and announces personnel change Wyandotte County District Attorney's office reported recent criminal filings (including 68 drug‑related cases) and asked judges to establish an on‑call rotation to expedite warrant signings for blood draws during the World Cup period; the DA also announced personnel changes in the office.

Wyandotte County is gearing up for the World Cup, but with an influx of visitors and a busy caseload, the District Attorney is urging judges to be on standby for quick warrant approvals!

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Bi‑State team presents preferred alignment for 24‑mile BRT corridor; 15% designs and funding work underway Project team members said a 24‑mile east‑west Bi‑State corridor connecting Kansas City, MO and KS is at the end of phase 2, with a planned mix of BRT and BRT‑light service, station‑area concepts for several KCK sites and 15% designs advancing while the team pursues layered funding.

The Bi-State project is advancing with a 24-mile transit corridor set to transform travel between Kansas City, MO, and KS, featuring innovative BRT solutions and community-focused station designs!

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