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Sumner County: Residents received $38.97 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.8% of income in Sumner County, providing an average of $1,734 per capita to residents.

By South Wichita News | Apr 13, 2025

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Sedgwick County: Medicaid dependency reached 2.6% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.6% of income in Sedgwick County, providing an average of $1,581 per capita to residents.

By South Wichita News | Apr 2, 2025

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Sumner County: Income Maintenance made up 2.3% of total income in 2022

By South Wichita News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Sumner County, providing an average of $1,031 per capita to residents.

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Sedgwick County residents received $9,873 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 90th in Kansas

By South Wichita News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Sedgwick County received an average of $9,873 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th lowest in Kansas.

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Sumner County ranks 70th highest in Kansas for per capita government transfer income at $11,291 in 2022

By South Wichita News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Sumner County received an average of $11,291 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 36th lowest in Kansas.

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Sedgwick County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2% of income in 2022

By South Wichita News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Sedgwick County, providing an average of $1,215 per capita to residents.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Sedgwick County in 2021

By South Wichita News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Sedgwick County received $19.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Sumner County rise or fall in 2021?

By South Wichita News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Sumner County received $10.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Cowley County receive in 2021?

By South Wichita News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Cowley County received $7,491,301 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Sumner County farmers in 2021 reached $19,249,038

By South Wichita News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Sumner County received $19,249,038 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Sedgwick County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South Wichita News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Sedgwick County received $24,573,680 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Wichita Public Schools Distinguished Classroom Teachers Announced

By South Wichita News Reports | Apr 3, 2023

The Wichita Public Schools is proud to announce the 2023 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award recipients in their respective categories.

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Wichita Public Schools announces WPS students win Scholastic Art Awards

By South Wichita News Reports | Apr 3, 2023

Several high school and middle school students were recently recognized for their artistic abilities with the 2023 Scholastic Art Awards.

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City of Wellington announces Job Opening: OPERATOR 1 - LANDFILL

By South Wichita News Reports | Apr 2, 2023

Under the supervision of the Sanitation-Landfill Supervisor the Landfill Operation I position performs a variety of tasks and operates heavy equipment in the maintenance and operations of a municipal solid waste landfill and transfer station.

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City of Wellington announces Job Opening: FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC/EMT

By South Wichita News Reports | Apr 2, 2023

Firefighting work includes combating, extinguishing and preventing fires, as well as, operating and maintaining fire department equipment and apparatus.

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City of Wellington hosts Airport Advisory Board Meeting on April 17

By South Wichita News Reports | Apr 2, 2023

City of Wellington hostr Airport Advisory Board Meeting

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City of Mulvane, Kansas announces Burn Ban - Month of April!

By South Wichita News Reports | Apr 2, 2023

Open burning in the City of Mulvane, Sedg. Co., Cowley Co. and Butler County is prohibited by State Law.

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REMINDER to all Argonia Water Customers:

By South Wichita News Reports | Apr 2, 2023

REMINDER to all Argonia Water Customers: Recently the City sent out a request for the participation in the KDHE Water Service Line Survey.

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City of Argonia: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

By South Wichita News Reports | Apr 2, 2023

Officer Schiller is passing along this post that was shared by the Kingman Sheriff's Office. Please beware of this scam.

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City of Argonia announces Chris Schiller joined the Argonia Police Department as its newest part-time officer!

By South Wichita News Reports | Apr 2, 2023

Chris Schiller joined the Argonia Police Department as its newest part-time officer!