Kansas Municipal News
Local government news, municipal finance updates and job openings, collected for city and county officials.
Latest
Latest headlines
Page 1365
KDOT officials warn with workforce shortages, roads may not be cleared as quickly this winter
The Kansas Department of Transportation offices in south-central Kansas is committed to keeping the highways cleared whenever inclement weather occurs. In line with workforce shortages across the nation, KDOT does not have enough equipment operators – the agency’s primary snowplow…
Lawrence City Commission approves new regulations to increase number of rental inspections
Lawrence city leaders have approved changes aimed at strengthening the inspection program that is meant to oversee the thousands of rental properties in the city. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted 5-0 to adopt an…
Lawrence City Commission votes to develop long-term version of downtown outdoor dining program; fees, design and parking to be considered
With considerations given to issues such as aesthetics and parking, the City of Lawrence will look to develop a long-term version of a program that has allowed downtown businesses to construct patios and outdoor dining areas in parking stalls during…
The people running Kansas prisons have never seen a staffing crisis this bad
By 8 p.m. on a Friday, David Gorges has already clocked 48 stressful hours counseling and guarding inmates at the state prison in town. His work week isn’t over. He’s working security at The Alley, an arcade and bowling alley…
Fort Scott CC announces termination of football program
Fort Scott Community College has terminated its football program, according to a release from the school on Monday night. The release reads: “The termination of the historic and legendary FSCC football program was a difficult and emotional decision. A competitive…
Baxter Springs converts old substation into new Liberty Park for residents to enjoy
An area community and the utility that provides it's electricity team up to provide a green space for residents and visitors to enjoy. What used to be called Substation 291 in Baxter Springs, is now known as Liberty Park. The…
“Imagine Pittsburg” website launched to attract new residents and businesses
An area community is taking to the internet and social media to attract new business, residents and encourage former residents to come back home. Imagine Pittsburg has launched a new website designed to promote the city. The website is dedicated…
ARPA funds will be used to fix Osawatomie water line project
The city of Osawatomie will seek to use some of Miami County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to help fix the water distribution system that supports Osawatomie Middle School. The Osawatomie City Council on Thursday, Oct. 28, approved an…
Topgolf requests exemption from airport regulation to build in Wichita
You can’t hit a golf ball in Wichita without coming across something related to aviation, including if hitting golf balls is your business. Topgolf has a request on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Wichita City Council in which…
Get municipal news in your inbox every week
Kansas municipal news, bond sales and trends. Free, weekly.
Talk to a municipal advisor
Contact Larry Kleeman or Henry Schmidt, call (316) 264-3400 or email info@ransonfinancial.com.
