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Hays gets ready to open downtown market
Downtown Hays is thriving. Less than a handful of storefronts on Main Street are vacant. This is similar to Salina, where only three storefronts are available to rent. In September, Hays’ downtown will offer something new that is similar to…
Winfield seeks feedback on backyard chickens
The City of Winfield wants to hear from the public about whether to increase the number of chickens residents are allowed to keep. The planning commission will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall to collect…
Finney County sales tax referendum passes
The referendum addressing the continuation of the Finney County 1⁄4 percent sales tax passed in the Aug. 3 election. Unofficial results show 802 votes yes and 315 voted no. ... Matt Allen, City Manager of Garden City, said although voter…
Ammo shortage affects Kansas police: costs rise, but cops have enough bullets for training
As a nationwide ammunition shortage frustrates gun owners and retailers, Kansas law enforcement agencies say they have sufficient supply to train officers as prices go up. "It’s just supply and demand at this point — everyone wants it, and we…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 5, 2021
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.
Olathe schools vote for mask mandate for all students for upcoming school year
The Olathe Public School board voted Thursday night to expand its mask mandate to all students pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, joining other metro school districts. The decision comes just hours after the Johnson County Commission voted 5-2 to require masks in…
Blue Valley schools will have mask mandate for K-8th grade students
Blue Valley Schools announced Thursday it will have a mask requirement starting Monday. It applies to all students, staff and visitors inside buildings for Kindergarten through 8th grade students. Masks aren't required but are recommended inside high school buildings. Masks…
Wichita clarifies emergency rental assistance program concerns
The City of Wichita said its doing its best to work through more than 2,000 backlogged applications for its emergency rental assistance program (WERAP). Dozens of Wichitans have reached out to KAKE News since the program launched in February, weighing in on problems…
Hazy skylines continue as Kansas firefighters head west to help
A four-person crew from the Hutchinson Fire Department spent two weeks battling wildfires in Idaho. Another team was sent to relieve them on Thursday. “They were really tasked with scouting the fire, providing lookout for those that were operating. This…
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