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Finney County-wide sales tax on the Aug. 3 ballot
A single item is on the Aug. 3 election ballot – whether or not to continue the county-wide 1⁄ 4 cent sales tax. It is not, however, a sales tax increase. Robert Reece, Finney County administrator, said the sales tax…
Instead of herbicides, Lawrence is using a herd of goats to weed a city park
The City of Lawrence has enlisted the eager assistance of goats to help weed a city park. The Parks and Recreation Department is using about 50 goats in Prairie Park, 2730 Harper St., to assist with eradicating honeysuckle, which is…
Coffee shop with a drive-thru set to open today in Haven
Whether someone is looking for a latte or a biscuit with gravy, Jennifer and Dan Brummer want to make their new dine-in coffee shop — Jenz Java — a place where community members can gather. Dan grew up in Bennington…
Finney County BZA approves Huber Sand conditional use permit
Huber Sand was granted a conditional use permit to operate a sand and gravel quarry, next to the town of Pierceville, at the Finney County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Wednesday. ... The CUP for Huber Sand was previously discussed…
First responders head to pipeline explosion in Ellsworth County
Fire and emergency crews were on the scene of a large pipeline explosion in Ellsworth County Thursday afternoon. No one was hurt in the natural gas pipeline explosion. A large plume of fire was seen by motorists on nearby Interstate…
Manhattan commissioners discuss proposal for regulating short-term rentals
A majority of Manhattan city commissioners are interested in regulating and taxing short-term rentals. Short-term rentals (STRs), sometimes called vacation rentals, are places people stay for less than 30 days. They often use companies such as Airbnb or Vrbo to…
Citizens review board looks at Wichita police chase policy
Several people went before a citizens review board meeting Thursday and asked for Wichita police to change the way they chase suspect criminals, or suspend pursuits altogether. The meeting comes after several recent police chases ended in crashes and someone…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 22, 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.
Overland Park eyeing $3 million grant program for hospitality businesses with federal COVID money
Hotels, restaurants and other Overland Park businesses in the hard-hit hospitality industry will likely become the next priority to get federal help from the American Rescue Plan Act, a city council committee has decided. Council members in the six-member Finance,…
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