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More than 10,000 homes and businesses in Wichita were without power as of 11:50 a.m. Wednesday after storms throughout the day Tuesday hit south-central Kansas, bringing hail up to 3 inches and wind gusts around 80 mph. Source: Wichita Eagle

Along with the rate decision, the committee indicated, through its closely watched "dot plot," that two cuts by the end of 2025 are still on the table. However, it lopped off one cut for both 2026 and 2027, putting the expected future rate cuts at four, or a full percentage point. Source: CNBC

Sometimes things can be interesting, and other times, things can be quiet on a weekend night in Hesston. Source: Harvey County Now

The city of Wichita recently opened a request for proposals for visual artists interested in creating permanent outdoor sculptures for 14 existing pedestals located throughout Wichita’s central core districts of Old Town, Downtown and Delano. Source: www.derbyinformer.com - RSS Results in news/area_news of type article

During its June 11 meeting, the Sedgwick County Commission took the first official steps on a project that will extend a pedestrian pathway from Derby to fully connect with Rose Hill. Source: www.derbyinformer.com - RSS Results in news/area_news of type article

The Merriam City Council on Monday night discussed moving forward with a $120 million development project. The mixed-resident and retail development would be built at the site of the former Johnson County Library branch, just north of Shawnee Mission Parkway. The city council approved all 13 items presented during the special meeting, including planning and zoning the issuance of general obligation bonds and a community improvement district to help fund the Grand Market Place Development, which includes a new grocery store and apartment complex. Source: FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports

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Kevin Frymire said his transition from the private to the public sector is going well so far. Frymire took over as Harvey County Administrator on May 27, moving from his longtime career as an assisted living administrator. The county began searching for a new administrator after Anthony Swartzendruber announced his resignation in December. Source: Harvey County Now

Scott Boden has served as the Goessel High School Principal for 14 years, but starting next month, he will move into the position of USD 411 Superintendent. “Mr. Boden is in an excellent position to step in and just do an exemplary job. He knows the role of a district leader. He’s built a trust of the students and the staff and the community, and it’s going to be a very seamless transition,” said USD 411 Superintendent Mark Crawford. Source: Hillsboro Free Press

Lenexa is conducting a rare swap with a local home builder in which the city is getting land for a future city park while the developer gains acreage for a 175-home subdivision next door. Earlier this month, the Lenexa City Council approved the deal and preliminary plan for the property that will be used for the housing development. Source: Johnson County Post