Total tax collections in Kansas for September were $43.2 million ahead of estimates, according to figures released this week by the Kansas Department of Revenue.
The collections also were $48.2 million ahead of September in the past fiscal year.
Retail sales tax collections were slightly more than what was expected at $200.5 million, which was 1.3 percent more or $2.5 million over the estimate, according to the KDOR report. They also were higher than the same month in the last fiscal year.
Compensating use tax collections were up 5.5 percent more than the estimate, according to the report.
Individual and corporate income tax collections also were reported above the estimates. Individual income tax collections were $375.1 million, which was $20.1 million or 5.7 percent more than estimated, while corporate income tax collections were 23.7 percent or $19 million more than the $80 million estimated.
KDOR officials stated that the increase in revenue was largely due to the increase in individual and corporate tax collections.
“This is a positive sign as we slowly recover from the Brownback-Colyer tax experiment. However, with economic uncertainty ahead in a possible recession, we must remain cautious and continue to show fiscal restraint,” Gov. Laura Kelly said in a news release.
Blue Devil men postponed until Tuesday; both teams at Cowley Saturday
KCKCC defender Caroline Rutledge (11) was fouled by Neosho County’s Jessica Mendez, who used an arm bar to impede Rutledge in the Blue Devils’ 4-0 win Wednesday. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins)
by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC
Sara Matthews came away with a winner in taking the coaching reins of Kansas City Kansas Community College’s women’s soccer team Wednesday.
Getting a near flawless effort by the defense, the Blue Devils cruised to a 4-0 win over Neosho County.
The Blue Devils were without head coach Shawn Uhlenhake, who underwent early morning surgery Thursday. His return is uncertain.
The game started in a downpour that dissipated after the first 10 minutes.
However, the Blue Devil men were not as fortunate. Lightning and heavy rain forced their game to be postponed until next Tuesday with a tentative 5 p.m. kickoff.
The win pulled the Blue Devils (6-2) to within a half-game of Jayhawk Conference leader Cowley College (6-1) and set up the game of the year Saturday when KCKCC travels to Cowley for a 2 p.m. kickoff.
Cowley’s home game with third place Butler County Wednesday was suspended in the 68th minute with the two teams deadlocked 1-1. No date has been set for completion of the game.
“A big game, for sure,” Matthews said. “On the road against the top team in the conference, it’s a big test.”
Wednesday’s win boosted KCKCC’s overall record to 9-2, the best in the team’s history.
KCKCC’s defense allowed only one shot on goal in blanking Neosho.
Freshman goalkeeper Jaidyn Takaishi turned away the Panthers’ lone shot while sophomores Sydney Guerra and Alex Schemmel and freshmen Paige Liston and Caroline Rutledge cemented the defense.
Meanwhile, the Blue Devils were launching 17 shots offensively in getting goals from a quartet of freshmen – Jaidyn Yingling, Kayley Pedersen, Corrine Hughes and Melissa Siegel.
Once the rain let up, Yingling put KCKCC in front 1-0 at 23:11 on the first of two Siegel assists.
“Jaidyn just battled and hustled her way to get the shot,” said Matthews. Pedersen made it 2-0 with 9:22 left in the half. “Corrine Hughes got a good cross and K.P. was there to use her body to finish.”
Hughes’ score came 1½ minutes into the second half.
“Melissa got a cross over to Corrine, who powered it in – a shoe-shining goal,” Matthews said.
Siegel outbattled a bevy of Neosho defenders for the final goal on a corner kick from Pedersen.
“When you come and get a 4-0 win, it’s a good night,” said Matthews, who has had previous head coaching experience at Avila University. “It was a slow game with all the rain but we were still able to control the game.”
Blue Devil freshman forward Corrine Hughes headed a loose ball in KCKCC’s 4-0 win over Neosho County Wednesday. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins)
Temperatures will be cool Thursday and Friday, with the chance of rain and storms on Saturday. (National Weather Service graphic)Wyandotte County is in a marginal risk area for rain and storms Saturday. Flooding may be aggravated. (National Weather Service graphic)
Fall temperatures have arrived today, as a cool front has moved into the area.
Today’s weather, after the morning hours, should be drier, with a high near 60, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures are in the lower 50s to start the day, and lingering light rain will taper off during the early morning as the cold front pushes south, the weather service said.
Clouds will persist through most of the day. Afternoon highs will peak in the upper 50s to lower 60s, around 10 degrees below normal, according to the weather service.
A few showers may be possible late this morning.
Cool temperatures are expected to remain through Friday, until warmer temperatures return Saturday.
Saturday also has the potential for another round of showers and isolated thunderstorms ahead of a cold front, according to the weather service.
A flood warning continues for the Missouri River. The Missouri River at Parkville, where the gauge is on I-435 over the Missouri River between Wyandotte County and Platte County, is in minor flood stage currently and is forecast to rise to moderate flood stage. The Kansas River at 23rd Street, where the gauge is at Kansas Avenue and the state line, is below flood stage and is expected to go into action stage, according to hydrology charts.
A flood warning continues for the Missouri River at Parkville, where the gauge is on I-435 between Wyandotte and Platte counties. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic)The Kansas River at 23rd Street, where the gauge is near Kansas Avenue and the state line, remains below flood stage. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic)
Today, it will be mostly cloudy with a high near 60 and a north wind of 6 to 9 mph, the weather service said.
Tonight, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 60 and a north wind of 6 to 8 mph, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 62 and an east wind of 7 to 9 mph, the weather service said.
Friday night, it will be mostly cloudy with a low of 58 and an east wind of 3 to 6 mph, according to the weather service.
Saturday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 75 with a south wind of 7 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds may gust as high as 26 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.
Saturday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 48. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.
Sunday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 67, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 47, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be sunny with a high near 69, the weather service said.
Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 47, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 69, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 51, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 72, the weather service said.
