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Wichita to start landlord incentive program to provide more affordable housing
The City of Wichita will be starting a landlord incentive program to help provide more affordable housing for people who are on Section 8 and Housing First programs. The city’s Director of Housing and Community Services, Sally Stang, said the…
Shawnee County heading into new year planning renovations, Gage Park sales tax
Shawnee County is gearing up for numerous renovations and improvements around the county as we near the end of 2022. Shawnee County Commissioner Kevin Cook stopped by 27 News Friday morning to give us the details. People in Shawnee County…
When trains block roads, states can’t do anything. Supreme Court could change that
No one’s above the law, although the nation’s railroads come close at the state and local level. Over the past quarter century, multiple courts have ruled that only the federal government can impose rules affecting railroad operations. Most notably, states…
Sedgwick County Emergency Management K9 and handler find missing child
A K9 and her handler with Sedgwick County Emergency Management found a missing child Friday night. Around 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, the Mulvane Fire Rescue says they were asked to assist the Sumner County Sheriff in locating a…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 9, 2022
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman, Beth Warren…
Salina hosting forum on homelessness next week
Homelessness is a topic of concern for many people in Salina, and the city is providing a time for people in the community to learn more about what it and other agencies in the area are doing to address the…
Lawrence has no plans to close unsanctioned homeless camp near depot
Lawrence officials don’t have plans to close or clean an unsanctioned East Lawrence homeless camp despite concerns that it is growing and is producing large amounts of trash near the Kansas River. A spokesman said City Hall leaders don’t yet…
Lawrence school board to review teacher salary comparisons, possible increases to pay schedule
The Lawrence school board will soon receive a report that compares the district’s teacher salaries to other nearby school districts and proposes various ways to change the district’s pay schedule to increase salaries. As part of its meeting Monday, the…
Sedgwick County commissioners will earn over $100,000 each after voting for a raise
Sedgwick County commissioners will receive a 6.9% raise in 2023 after they voted to increase their base salary. Starting next year, the five commissioners’ annual pay will climb from $95,000 to $101,527. That’s less than the $113,626 a year that…
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