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Kansas ‘lemonade stand law’ could boost kid businesses with tax, licensing exemptions
By Anna Kaminski TOPEKA — Melody Ellis started her first business at 4 years old, and while juggling an art business and an artisan lemonade stand, she is working on her third. Ellis, the junior executive director of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs, told a committee of Kansas legislators Thursday about Melody Paints, her venture [...]
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Kansas House introduces bill creating sports authority needed to complete Chiefs stadium deal
Public ownership of stadium shields bonds for the project from federal income tax By Tim Carpenter TOPEKA — The Kansas House introduced legislation Friday authorizing creation of a state sports authority to allow construction of a publicly owned stadium spectacular enough to convince the Kansas City Chiefs to move from Missouri to Kansas. Public ownership [...]
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County leaders debate role of proposed administrator
Department heads met with Riley County commissioners Thursday for the first time since officials last week announced plans to develop a county administrator position. During a 45-minute work session, the three commissioners heard concerns and suggestions from department leaders as the county considers recommendations from its outside consultant. Emergency services director David Adams spoke on [...]
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34-year-old arrested following domestic disturbance
A Manhattan man was arrested early Thursday morning following a reported domestic incident, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 11:48 p.m. March 5, 2026, in Manhattan for domestic battery and criminal damage to property. A 53-year-old woman was listed as the victim, and a known 34-year-old man was [...]
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