The City of Hutchinson is working on temporary and permanent regulations for data center and battery energy storage systems (BESS) development, with a final decision on the desk of the Hutchinson City Council by October. That’s according to Director of Community Development Matt Williams, who gave a timeline of regulations to the council during the public comment section of the most recent Hutchinson City Council meeting. Williams said the two-track process to regulate data centers and BESS began with a May 5 approval from the council to begin the review process for temporary and permanent regulations. Read more: The Hutchinson Tribune

The City of Lawrence made an offer to the commission’s chosen city manager candidate last week. Legal counsel and consultants are still in contract negotiations, according to the mayor. “We hope to wrap those negotiations up very soon and schedule a final vote and announcement shortly thereafter,” Mayor Brad Finkeldei said. Until then, the city won’t release the name of the potential city manager. Read more: The Lawrence Times

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.

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.

Drawn by ads touting Nicodemus as a "promised land," hundreds of former slaves fled southern oppression to settle beginning in 1877 in that all-Black community on the plains of northwest Kansas. Read more: CJonline

Sometimes it is difficult to comprehend just how fast Maize is growing. Sure, new houses are being framed throughout the city. And the paint is still drying on several retail developments. But it’s the numbers that add context to the story. Read more: Wichita Eagle

KDHE today announced the recipients of the Regional Partnerships Grant Program (RPGP) and Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion/Transformative Capital Investment Program (REH/CAP) grants through the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). In total, $79.1 million is being awarded to 39 organizations across the state, representing a major investment in strengthening access to care across rural Kansas. Read more: KDHE, KS - News Flash

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.

With summer underway, council members are concerned about the safety of the city’s younger citizens after seeing kids riding down the center line of streets, running stop signs, crossing traffic, and other activities that may end badly. Read more: Morning Sun