Aditi Lamba

18 hours ago | ksn.com | Aditi Lamba

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita city leaders are saying that something has got to give to address the city’s expected budget deficit. It’s in the millions of dollars. Council members are debating whether a property tax or a sales tax could address the shortfall. At Tuesday’s City Council workshop, council members debated the budget shortfall and possible solutions, including adding a 1% sales tax and/or raising the mill levy for property taxes.

5 days ago | ksn.com | Aditi Lamba

Time is running out to get your Real ID before May 7th. Without it, flying could become a challenge to get through security. KSN speaks with travelers and the TSA about the requirements. Airport authorities tell us that without a Real ID, you’ll undergo additional screenings at the airport, which could delay your trip. They’re expecting about 300 people to show up unprepared on May 7th.

3 weeks ago | ksn.com | Aditi Lamba

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW)—New construction in Wichita could be affected by additional tariffs from Canada because much of the soft lumber in the United States comes from the north. The National Association of Home Builders says two essential materials used in home construction, softwood lumber and gypsum, are sourced mainly from Canada and Mexico. Wichita builders use Canadian lumber for home construction, which has a current tariff of 14.5%. Former President Joe Biden set that tariff rate in 2024.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Aditi Lamba

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW)—New construction in Wichita could be affected by additional tariffs from Canada because much of the soft lumber in the United States comes from the north. The National Association of Home Builders says two essential materials used in home construction, softwood lumber and gypsum, are sourced mainly from Canada and Mexico. Wichita among cities most reliant on Canada money Wichita builders use Canadian lumber for home construction, which has a current tariff of 14.5%.

3 weeks ago | ksn.com | Aditi Lamba

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Voters in Mulvane and Haysville are gearing up to vote on multi-million dollar school bonds. Early in-person voting on bond issues for both districts begins Tuesday. KSN breaks down what voters need to know before casting their ballot. Both school districts say they need to make infrastructure improvements. The Mulvane school district has two proposed bonds up for a vote.