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% [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Mayor Abby Bartlett was voted in for a second year by fellow city commissioners during Monday’s regular meeting, which also included the swearing in of three commissioners for another term. [...]
The 2021 Atchison Community Survey is being postmarked today so look for it to arrive in your mailbox over the next week or so. While we cannot guarantee every address will receive one, [...]
City Commissioners approved a one-time payment of $1,000 per employee for front-line employees who were deemed essential and forced to continue to work during the shutdown during the height of [...]