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Western Kansas home of state’s first Black female mayor
The town of Stockton, Kan., is the county seat of Rooks County. It’s also where Kim Thomas became the first Black female mayor in the state and one of the longest-serving mayors. “Stockton has always been kind of, they’ve always…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 8, 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.
Applications Open for Community Service Tax Credit Program
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that applications are currently being accepted for the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP). CSP provides an opportunity for private, non-profit organizations and public health care entities to improve their ability to undertake major capital…
Riley County Fire District #1 tests new technology for emergency response
Riley County Fire District #1 will be using new technology for emergency response. Emergency Management Director Russell Stukey says the fire district is conducting a test for a startup company for a new program. Maps, personnel and apparatus resources, weather…
Grants available for Edgerton residents, businesses
ElevateEdgerton! has announced the creation of a new grant program for residents, property owners and small business owners within the City of Edgerton. The Encouraging Development and Growth in Edgerton (EDGE) Grants are designed to support residential and commercial improvements…
Senate advances extension of Kansas rural workforce recruitment and retention tool
A year after the House chose to continue offering financial incentives to Kansans moving to rural areas that are struggling with workforce, state senators followed suit, with their own added flare. The proposal would extend the Rural Opportunity Zone program…
Labette County USD 506 receives $60,000 for new busses
EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health. ... The $7 million in American Rescue Plan funding is directed toward school districts in underserved communities to replace old diesel…
Kansas bill could require light mitigating technology on wind turbines
Some Southeast Kansas residents say they’d like to see the state do more to limit the annoyance of wind turbine lights. “We were traveling home from doing some industry work and came upon one on one highway to head home…
Pittsburg begins seasonal work on potholes
The city of Pittsburg is asking for residents help as it repairs its roads. The city will begin pothole repair this week. Crews will be treating the roads with cold patch asphalt. This will act as a temporary solution until…
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