The entire region prepares for wintry weather, expected today and early next week.the Kansas Chamber says it will once again lobby the Kansas Legislature for a single-rate tax and for changes to worker's compensation rates.wastewater analysis shows that there are elevated levels of COVID-19 in Kansas.and former Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Will Howard has announced that he is transferring to (the) Ohio State University. These headlines and more can be found inside this ad-free summary of area headlines, made possible by contributions from listeners and readers like you.
The Horton City Commission held a special meeting on July 24, voting 4 to 3 to approve Resolution 2023-002, sending a notice of Public Hearing for 10 properties in town
The Horton City Commission met last week, and the group heard from City Administrator John Calhoon that he had approved a request from the county to use they area of the armory for a COVID testing center.
The site will be used until the end of the month, at the least, and possibly throughout the summer.
Calhoon also discussed employee bonuses with commissioners, stating that he is not recommending bonuses this year, suggesting instead that the city give its employees Chamber Bucks. The group did decide to stick with the budgeted 3 percent raises that had previously been planned. Calhoon also announced that dog tags can be purchased up to Feb. 1 without penalty, and that the commission now has equipment set up for Zoom meetings if they decide to go that route in the future.