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Overland Park city workers rescue 11 ducklings caught in spillway at South Lake Park
Friday afternoon rescuing a troop of ducklings that had gotten into some trouble during a swim lesson at South Lake Park. A total of 11 of the fluffy little creatures accidentally swam into an overflow spillway in the park’s lake,…
Accessibility updates to Pittsburg City Hall
Much needed change is coming to Pittsburg City Hall. Construction will be soon underway to improve the accessibility of City Hall. These changes include new steps and a new ramp in front of the building. The main entrance to City…
Johnson County public transit may fall under county control once again
Four months after committing to several major changes that will expand public transit, Johnson County commissioners are now considering dropping out of a management agreement with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority to run its services. Background: The interlocal agreement, in which…
Kansas school districts anticipate growing shortfalls in special education funding
A creeping budget shortfall, that's the situation described for Kansas school districts trying to figure out how to make up state funding shortfalls for special education. The issue has been in conflict for more than a decade and has been…
U.S. News ranks KCK high school best in Kansas, among top 50 in nation
A Kansas City, Kansas high school has once again been ranked No. 1 by U.S. News as the best high school in the state of Kansas, Kansas City-area, as well as one of the top in the nation. Sumner Academy…
Inman USD 448 bond issue for new sports complex up for vote
New sports facilities and improved drainage at Inman High School are up for vote next week for a bond project for Inman USD 448. The special election on Tuesday, May 3 will feature a bond project worth $5 million that…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 25, 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 and Beth Warren.
Small town big community spirit after tornado
After the latest tornado to roll over Sharon Springs, the community of 751 wasted no time getting together to clean it all up. "I would say it just wasn't even a second thought," said Aften Gardner, assistant EMS Director for…
City of Wichita employee gets surprise honor
A City of Wichita employee got a big surprise Monday during what he thought was just a work-related meeting. The Wichita city manager, mayor and council members showed up and presented Reginald "Reggie" Davidson with an Excellence in Public Service…
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