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Sales tax trend holds at s 1.25% YTD increase

Hays Finance Director Kim Rupp confirmed last week for City Commissioners what he had told them last month, that the September tax collection numbers would be positive. On September 25, 2025, as Director reported that August tax collections were down 8% compared to last year, he shared that he expected September tax collection to be…

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Ways to help ensure a safe Halloween

TOPEKA – With just a few safety steps, you can prevent children from going bump in the night to ensure a happy Halloween. Injuries can be scary, but the good news is they are preventable.

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