By Bryan Richardson An initial conversation on the 2027 budget Thursday led to the Riley County Commission reducing Pawnee Mental Health Services’ requested funding increase by about two thirds. The commissioners’ move represents a starting point rather than a completed action since no votes took place Thursday.
Last month, Pawnee asked for $654,048 in county funds for 2027 operations, an increase of $304,048, or 87%, from 2026’s appropriation …
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