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Wyandotte/Kansas City lawsuit settled, setting guidelines for local control on Chiefs project
A lawsuit filed by local government officials challenging the state of Kansas over its deal with the Kansas City Chiefs to build a stadium was settled Friday. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City sued the state over concerns it was…
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Mural celebrating Pittsburg history unveiled at Immigrant Park
Downtown Pittsburg was a site for historical celebration today as a mural detailing the city’s history was unveiled. Immigrant Park hosted many to view a mural completed by artist Gary Lofts in conjunction with Pittsburg Beautiful. The beautification committee wanted…
$3.7 million in grant cash available to Kansas law enforcement agencies to counter drone threats
Kansas law enforcement agencies are being invited to apply for a grant program to help them counter threats posed by drones. Personnel with the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) said in a press release that law enforcement agencies across the state…
Survey, town halls to guide county plan
A survey and town hall meetings would give Marion County residents a say in the county’s future under plans outlined Thursday during a joint meeting of county commissioners and the planning commission. Public input on housing, development, services and energy…
County adopts policy on employees’ personal social media
The Reno County Commission approved an updated county social media policy that includes guidelines for employees’ personal social media accounts, as they relate to county employment. Human Resources Director Helen Foster said the previous social media policy only covered the…
Hutch planning commission revisits data-center zoning
The city’s planning commission on Tuesday continued to polish drafted zoning regulations for data centers, also firming up plans for a public hearing next month. An initial public hearing on the drafted regulations is now scheduled for the Hutchinson Planning…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 23, 2026
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…
Rulings lead to data center limitations on ballot in 3 Kansas cities
El Dorado, Emporia and Ottawa will have ballot questions generated from citizen-led petitions. El Dorado and Emporia voters will consider whether to prohibit “high impact data centers” that require a peak electrical load exceeding 10 megawatts, or a daily water…
Commerce’s Inaugural BLOCK Grant to Transform Downtown Liberal
A $500,000 grant will support a concentrated revitalization effort in downtown Liberal, bringing property owners, businesses and community partners together to create visible improvements and build momentum for continued investment. Rather than funding isolated building improvements, BLOCK is designed to…
Governor Kelly Announces $12.9 Million in Broadband Acceleration Grants
The Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) awards will be matched with almost $14 million in private and local investment, resulting in approximately $27 million to expand high-speed internet access across 44 rural Kansas counties. Read more: Kansas Department of Commerce
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