The Lindsborg City Council has voted to keep the city’s license-plate reader cameras, despite objections from a few residents who raised concerns about government surveillance and privacy. The cameras provide police with photographs of vehicles entering and leaving the city, but police say they do not have facial recognition or mass surveillance capabilities. Read more: Ad Astra Radio

Officials in the City of Inman are alerting the public to a potential mountain lion sighting near the Motocross and Country Park. While the report remains unconfirmed, local authorities recommend that residents exercise caution when visiting the area. In the event of an encounter with a mountain lion, individuals are advised to remain calm and avoid approaching the animal or attempting to run. Instead, maintain a safe distance and slowly retreat while facing the lion. Please contact local law enforcement to report any sightings once you have reached safety. Read more: Ad Astra Radio

Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced today that $24.1 million will be awarded to 32 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state through KDOT’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). “Improving regional connectivity is a vital step in expanding accessibility across the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Thanks to programs such as the CCLIP, we’re building a strong transportation foundation that will continue to deliver long-lasting benefits in Kansas.” The CCLIP provides funding for cities to make improvements on city connecting links that are on state highways. Selected projects are funded for the state fiscal years 2028 and 2029 selection cycle.  Read more: Ad Astra Radio | Everything Local

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.

City employees working above ground demonstrated how they use a PS4 video game controller to navigate a rover as it goes through sewers while providing closed-circuit TV images of whatever it encounters. Read more: CJonline

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.

For developers wanting to stay within Goddard, the primary benefit of planning duplexes and twin homes in this designated growth area is that these projects won’t be subject to a key component of Goddard’s new duplex regulations, the ones that prohibit more than 40% of any future development needing rezoning to be duplexes. Read more: Wichita Eagle

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 utility will seek approval for a new natural gas plant, a solar farm, and a battery storage facility. CEO David Campbell stated that Kansas is a "premier destination" for data centers, driving significant load growth. Read more: CJonline

Mayor Spencer Duncan said the city’s current flood plan is far more advanced than in 1903 and 1951 because of those learning experiences and a comprehensive approach that integrates levees, creek maintenance, pump stations, neighborhood drainage, wastewater systems and long-term capital planning. Read more: CJonline