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Sedgwick County signs letter of intent with Wichita Airport Authority for joint hangar at Jabara Airport

Commissioners signed a letter of intent with the Wichita Airport Authority to allow the sheriff’s office and Kansas Highway Patrol to pursue a lease at Jabara Airport for a future joint hangar; the county’s summary did not include lease terms or a timeline.

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Topeka Police Chief Chris Viejo lays out vision, priorities for next years

In a City of Topeka podcast interview, Police Chief Chris Viejo described his leadership approach, credited staff for recent improvements, and detailed priorities including training modernization, a three-year crime plan and behavioral-health partnerships.

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Salina Arts Commission begins cleanup of 350‑piece public art inventory and seeks community help

Staff told the commission the city's public art archive now lists works online and asked members and residents to help correct photos and labels; staff said the collection exceeds 350 works and that 34 items flagged in a recent report have mixed statuses.

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County appraiser: Osage County out of compliance on residential valuations; midyear numbers improving

County appraiser Carl Miller told commissioners the 2026 appraisal‑year compliance score was 71 (below the 75‑point threshold), driven by residential ratios; he told the board the office has taken corrective studies and midyear ratios have since improved to about 95.66%.

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Osage County adopts zoning resolution to prohibit commercial data centers

The commission approved Resolution 2026-Z-03 to amend zoning regulations and prohibit commercial data centers countywide, citing threats to water resources, grid stress and rural character; the planning commission had recommended the change.

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Residents at Osage County hearing urge caution on tax increases, demand clearer accounting

At a packed revenue-neutral hearing, dozens of residents and business owners sought more transparency about appraisal-driven tax increases, cited rising bills and delinquent taxes, and pressed the commission on options to reduce costs rather than rely on higher levies.

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Osage County commissioners vote to exceed revenue-neutral cap, set 2027 mill levy at 41.623

The Osage County Board of County Commissioners voted 3–0 to adopt a 2027 budget that sets the mill levy at 41.623, approving a resolution to exceed the state revenue-neutral rate and projecting roughly $205,316 in additional county tax revenue next year.

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Residents press city for records and review of 'Flock' license-plate readers; commission requests staff presentation

Public commenters told the commission they cannot find records authorizing Flock Safety cameras in Ottawa and urged the city to audit authority, budget lines and data-sharing. Mayor Pro Tem Crowley asked staff to prepare a presentation on the cameras for an October meeting.