The Atchison Police Department had a clearance rate of 91.6% in 2021, the highest ever in the department’s recorded history and much higher than the national average which is in the low 60% range. The rate is the result of clearing 1,017 of the total 1,110 criminal cases throughout the
City Commissioners approved at least a one-year trial period for Bird Scooters to bring a fleet of electric stand-up scooters to Atchison during Tuesday’s regular meeting. Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the California-based company that states the City will not pass any ordinances outlawing the scooters and will
The search for a new City Manager is marching toward a conclusion with two finalists scheduled for a day of tours, writing exercises, and interviews this Thursday, January 20th. The two finalists for the position are: Amy Finch, originally from Ottawa, Kansas and current City Administrator for the City of
City Commissioners approved the purchase of a new trash truck and upgrades to the City’s audio/video equipment in the commission room during Monday’s regular meeting – the final of 2021. The new side-loader truck was quoted at $256,950 and will replace one that was bought in 2015 and is nearing
The Atchison City Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution during Monday’s meeting taking an official position on the countywide sales tax used to fund joint communications and solid waste. The resolution reiterates that commissioners believe the sales tax is a local issue and that city leaders are open to further good-faith
The City of Atchison’s E-Community Program is pleased to announce a new loan to the Subiaco Wine Bar. The startup business, which is owned by Shannon Pennington, is to be located at 515 Commercial Street in downtown Atchison. The company plans to bring wines from across the vineyard landscape of