Kansas Municipal News
Local government news, municipal finance updates and job openings, collected for city and county officials.
Latest
Latest headlines
Page 1391
Manhattan Housing Authority awarded $2.6M grant for rental assistance
Manhattan Housing Authority recently awarded a $2.6 million grant to start a Bridge to Housing Stability program for Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance applicants. MHA commissioner, Brad Claussen says, applying is worth the effort to go through the process. MHA has provided around $1.4M…
Governor Laura Kelly Announces 100 New Jobs in Bonner Springs
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Medline, the country’s largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, will invest $77.5 million to construct a new distribution center and create 100 new jobs in Bonner Springs. “Medline’s decision to choose…
Working to improve communication between Sedgwick County and the city of Wichita
A lapse in communication. That is how Sedgwick County leaders describe what happened one week ago, when a major water main broke, prompting a boil water advisory for Wichita and surrounding communities. On Thursday, Oct 7 at 1:32 p.m., the…
USD259 hoping to fill vacant positions by hosting job fair
Wichita Public Schools held a job fair Thursday, Oct. 14 in hopes of hiring substitute teachers, paras and custodians. Before the coronavirus pandemic, USD259 had around 1,000 substitutes. This year it is half that. Nearly 100 people showed up to…
Kansas booze deliveries might be next, following to-go cocktails
The to-go cocktails and longer liquor store hours adopted in Kansas during the pandemic could live on after the virus threat has passed. But some lawmakers worry that additional changes sought by grocery chains and liquor companies could hurt small…
Wichita conducting further testing on pipe that failed leading to pressure loss and boil advisory
The city of Wichita said that they are conducting further testing on a 42-inch pipe that led to a failure and loss of pressure last week. The city was put under a boil advisory from Thursday afternoon to early Saturday…
Shawnee County commissioners approve plan to make your drive better
The Shawnee County Commission approved a motion Thursday that will help drivers in Topeka. This new construction plan will focus on Southwest Topeka Boulevard just south of University Boulevard, and right across the road from Forbes Field. Construction workers will…
Overland Park will retake bids for new animal shelter contract after residents raise ‘no kill’ concerns
A plan to change Overland Park’s animal shelter contract from Great Plains SPCA to the Wycliff Animal Clinic got so much angry pushback from residents and feedback from some councilmembers that the city will rebid the contract and make sure…
Merriam Mayor Ken Sissom set to retire this month after 40-year career — ‘I’ve been blessed to do this’
After 40 years of serving the city of Merriam, Mayor Ken Sissom is retiring at the end of this month. Sissom was first elected as mayor of Merriam in April 2009 and has served three full terms. During his time…
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.
