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This November, Prairie Village voters will be asked whether they want to do away with the city’s current form of government. The public vote, which the city has confirmed will occur this November, is the culmination of a years-long debate in Prairie Village, which began as a fight over zoning and housing and wound up in a legal battle over city governance. The question about the city’s form of government is also completely separate from the city’s current debate over a new municipal complex, which some residents have been insisting also be put on the ballot. In a statement Monday, the [...]

The Olathe City Council will discuss raising the tax rate visitors pay when staying at hotels or motels in order to match nearby jurisdictions. Known as transient guest tax, the dollars are generated by visitors paying to stay at hotels for 28 consecutive days or less. Guest taxes are often used by other local governments in Kansas to help generate revenue for local development and tourism opportunities. Source: Local Kansas City Missouri & Kansas News |

Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunrise to sunset on July 5, 2025, to honor Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede, who was killed in the line of duty on June 27. The order follows Executive Order #20-30. Source: KCLY Radio

Something out of this world brought about 1,000 people – mostly Kansans but some Nebraskans and Missourians, based on license plates – to the state’s UFO capital last summer. It may sound a bit out there, but not only has this community of 236 souls staked its claim, it’s raised its deflector shields to ward off any competitors. Add a guy with a daring and wacky sense of looking at things, plus a museum board’s vision, and you’ve got a happening. The end result is that Geneseo, about 100 miles northwest of Wichita in Rice County, is trying to take a [...]

City leaders and community members gathered Tuesday to break ground on a long-anticipated water treatment plant that will bring major changes to how Valley Center handles its water supply. Currently, the city sells raw water to Wichita, which treats it and sells it back. Once the new facility is complete, Valley Center will be able to treat its own water—providing up to 1.4 million gallons of clean drinking water per day. Source: KSN-TV

After a lot of concern from people in the community, a new truck stop in Topeka is going to have to pump the brakes. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, the governing body voted to send a request to rezone a west Topeka property back to the planning commission for more work. Maverik has more than 400 locations in 12 states, and wants to expand to Kansas. It's looking to add a location off of I-70 on Fairlawn where the old Holidome was located. Source: KSNT 27 News

Gary Scott retired from a long career serving as director of Parks and Rec to continue to serve the community in a different capacity – with lots of volunteering. “I think it’s because most people when they volunteer they get a lot back in return,” he said. Giving back to his community has always been important to him. When he worked with the Special Olympics, he saw the number of volunteers who made the event possible. Even though it was a paid job for him, it opened his eyes to how rewarding volunteer work was for everyone else. Source: The Eudora [...]

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

Dirt is moving on a new $200-million development as part of the Crosswinds Casino and Resort in Park City, located north of Wichita. Officials from the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma broke ground Thursday on a new 15-story hotel and casino expansion, which will feature 238 new rooms with 32 suites, food and beverage offerings, a pool and bar, and an 8,500-square-foot ballroom. Source: Wichita Business Journal - Local Wichita News