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Fed expected to hike rates by three-quarters of a point again, but its forecast may matter most
It's not what the Federal Reserve does, but what it says it could do in the future that will be most crucial when the central bank winds down its two-day meeting Wednesday. The Fed is expected to fire off another…
Garden City launches new text messaging service
Garden City has launched a new text messaging service for residents. My GCKS will allow residents to ask questions of city officials and request services, as well as receive alerts about everything from severe weather, to roadwork and utility issues.…
Lawrence Police Department training to help kids experiencing trauma
Lawrence Police Officers are being trained this week on the best way to handle children who are exposed to trauma. The training is called "Handle with Care," and involves School Resource Officers, Lawrence Public Schools, and the Douglas County advocacy…
Overland Park approves ordinance regulating nuisance parties
Overland Park approved a new ordinance Monday regulating nuisance parties. The city council unanimously approved the measure, which help police deal with properties where people are violating noise ordinances, using drugs or alcohol illegally, damaging property, littering, creating parking or…
10Y Treasury Yield Surges To Highest In A Decade As Fed Decision Looms
The benchmark Treasury Yield rose to its highest level since April 2011 as investors brace for another major interest rate hike this week. 10-Year U.S. Treasury yield climbed to the highest level since April 2011 as markets brace for a…
Wichita Fire Department building temporary station to help response times around Amidon bridge construction
The Amidon bridge is a vital artery for traffic for north and west Wichita. Darrin Smith lives right at the bridge's south end and says he uses it constantly. "Sometimes two, three times a day just to go over to…
Augusta to consider overturning breed-specific dog ban
The Augusta City Council on Monday will be considering the first draft of a revised animal control ordinance that would do away with banning specific dog breeds. The ordinance will be discussed at the council's regular meeting at 7 p.m. City…
New state website focuses on investor education
The Kansas Insurance Commissioner and Securities Commissioner have jointly announced a new state website to educate individual investors and help them avoid fraud. SmartInvestKS.com uses a sports theme to help teach Kansas investors how to invest wisely and avoid fraud.…
Prairie Village City Hall to undergo first major renovation in quarter century
The Prairie Village City Council earlier this month unanimously approved a $130,000 contract to jump start the design process for a city hall renovation. The project will be the first large-scale renovation of Prairie Village’s municipal campus on Mission Road…
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