County awards $3.9 million contract for 2026 road resurfacing

Commission approves $1 million state grant for road repairs

Additional engineering funds approved for new Finney County jail

New EMS and health building on track for June completion

Finney County welcomes new public health director

Commissioner Larry Jones honored for 20 years of service

Property valuation support contract renewed for 2026-2027

Finney County Conservation District submits annual budget request

Commission appoints electors to oversee ballot destruction

County awards $3.9 million contract for 2026 road resurfacing

FINNEY COUNTY, Kan. - A $3,916,638 bid from APAC-Kansas Inc. for the 2026 bituminous surfacing project was approved. The infrastructure project includes a mill and overlay of approximately 11 miles of county roads, specifically targeting sections of Bigalow Road, Jones Avenue and Anderson Road. The project will be funded by pulling $1.5 million from the road and bridge fund, with the remaining balance covered by the special highway fund.

Commission approves $1 million state grant for road repairs

FINNEY COUNTY, Kan. - A cost-share agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) was authorized to help fund the 2026 bituminous surfacing project. Under the state agreement, KDOT will cover 33 percent of the actual construction costs, capped at $1 million, while Finney County will be responsible for the remaining 67 percent. The project's scope was expanded to include Jones Avenue and Anderson Road after those routes suffered significant wear while serving as detour paths during recent railroad crossing work on U.S. Highway 50.

Additional engineering funds approved for new Finney County jail

FINNEY COUNTY, Kan. - A $35,100 contract amendment with Kaw Valley Engineering for supplementary surveying and engineering services for the new Finney County jail project was approved. The additional work covers lift station and force main design, as well as supplemental topographic surveying necessary to ensure proper utility infrastructure for the 14-acre site. The amendment will be funded exclusively through a voter-approved 0.5 percent sales tax dedicated to the facility's construction.

New EMS and health building on track for June completion

FINNEY COUNTY, Kan. - Construction on the new joint Emergency Medical Services and county health building is progressing on schedule. Interior cabinetry and finishing work are currently underway, with final cleanup anticipated in June before staff begins the official move-in process.

Finney County welcomes new public health director

FINNEY COUNTY, Kan. - Garden City native Katrina Lowry was formally introduced as the county's new director of public health. Lowry, who recently returned to her hometown, stated she is eager to continue a family legacy of community investment by serving Finney County residents.

Commissioner Larry Jones honored for 20 years of service

FINNEY COUNTY, Kan. - Several county employees were recognized for their dedication, headlined by Commissioner Larry Jones, who was honored for his 20-year tenure on the board. Also recognized for two decades of service was Geographic Information Systems Supervisor Trey Phillips, who was praised for modernizing the county's mapping data and drone programs.

Property valuation support contract renewed for 2026-2027

FINNEY COUNTY, Kan. - A 2026-2027 contract for property valuation services was renewed. The contract provides the county appraiser's office with assistance in depreciation studies, market modeling and state compliance without requiring the hiring of additional specialized staff. The contract cost remains unchanged from 2023, providing long-term budget stability for the county.

Finney County Conservation District submits annual budget request

FINNEY COUNTY, Kan. - Finney County Conservation District Manager Carmen Rhodes presented the organization's annual budget request, asking to maintain county funding at $35,000. Rhodes said the district has kept its request flat for several years while continuing to provide technical, financial and educational conservation services. The presentation emphasized ongoing local water and soil preservation work alongside federal agencies.

Commission appoints electors to oversee ballot destruction

FINNEY COUNTY, Kan. - A Republican elector and a Democratic elector were appointed to witness the state-mandated destruction of old election ballots. Per Kansas statute, ballots from the 2022 general election, 2024 presidential preference primary and older local elections have passed their legal retention periods and are now eligible for disposal. The bipartisan oversight is intended to ensure transparency, accountability and compliance with state election laws.

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