Because of rising costs of electric meters, transformers and labor, Chanute city commissioners approved an increase for the monthly meter/customer charge, starting this upcoming billing cycle.
Chanute City Commissioner Tim Fairchild Monday reported the community has collectively raised over $20,000 in donations since Friday to help those displaced by the Thursday fire at the Cornerstone Apartment
During a short meeting Monday, the Chanute City Commission reorganized and selected the mayor of Chanute in Jacob LaRue and vice mayor in Tim Fairchild for 2024.
Chanute Housing Authority Executive Director Mikki Herrera has requested Chanute city commissioners to support the agency and invest in existing housing already established in the community.
The Chanute City Commission approved a resolution and ordinance to issue taxable industrial revenue bonds in the amount of $56,031,748 to Orizon Aerostructures.