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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…
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Towns Grant Funding Available for Rural Quality-of-Place Projects
A total of $500,000 funding is available. The program, administered by the Kansas Office of Rural Prosperity, provides grant awards that range from $1,000 to $25,000 in single communities or up to $50,000 for projects across multiple zip codes to…
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
Topeka mayor eyes ‘aggressive’ search for new city manager
Topeka city leaders are stepping in to fill the void after city manager Robert Perez's resignation. While Michael Webb will serve as interim city manager beginning Oct. 26, Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan said it will be vital to make the…
To make home construction easier and faster, Lawrence may experiment with pre-approved designs
The City of Lawrence is launching a three-year pilot project in June 2027 offering 6 to 7 pre-approved housing designs to expedite permitting and lower construction barriers for single-family homes, duplexes, and accessory dwelling units. The initiative aims to address…
A prank made her the first female mayor in US
Susanna Madora Salter became the first female mayor in the United States after being elected in Argonia, Kansas, in 1887. Salter's name was placed on the ballot as a prank by a group of men, but she won with a…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 22, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 21, 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…
Who patrols what?
Members of the Arma City Council, the chief and assistant chief of Arma Police, and City Attorney Kevin Mitchelson approached the county commission on Tuesday over the issue of jurisdiction along a stretch of U.S. 69 that passes through the…
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