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$129M in improvements coming to Sedgwick County’s worst bottleneck, other traffic tangles
More improvements for Sedgwick County’s notorious North Junction and three other south-central Kansas road projects were announced Wednesday by Gov. Laura Kelly. The projects, totaling $129 million in construction costs, will address transportation needs in Sedgwick, Sumner, Harvey and Marion…
Emporia hires firm to find next manager
The Emporia City Commission selected a search firm to identify candidates to become the next city manager during its action session Wednesday afternoon. Osenbaugh-Deardoff Consulting out of Derby will assist the city in the process of replacing current city manager…
Sunflower Summer Program gives students chance to learn while visiting attractions
A new program will help children stay engaged in learning throughout the summer months while spending quality time with family members and friends touring some of Kansas’ greatest attractions – all for free. The Sunflower Summer program, which is being…
Prairie Village police chief warns against marijuana decriminalization
The Prairie Village City Council Monday evening agreed to move ongoing discussions about potentially decriminalizing marijuana possession to the city’s diversity committee, even as the city’s top law enforcement officer warned against the move in comments to the city council.…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 7, 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.
Manhattan Commission Gets Development Code Update on “Non-Conforming” Properties
Another look into the revamp of the Manhattan City Code that’s underway was given the City Commission Tuesday night, including a view of how changes to the code have resulted in mismatching development in some areas. Assistant Director of Community…
Atchison Approves Expanded Sunday Liquor Sale Hours
City Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance that will allow for the expanded hours for cereal malt beverage and liquor sales on Sundays beginning in mid-September during Tuesday’s meeting. The ordinance allows the retail sale of such beverages on Sundays to…
State tax revenue eclipses Kansas projections by $758 million
The state of Kansas closed out June with unexpectedly strong corporate and personal income tax as well as sales tax collections to push revenue during the past fiscal year $758 million beyond receipts anticipated by analysts, the governor said Friday.…
Former hospital building officially belongs to the county
Bourbon County is now officially the owner of the former Mercy Hospital building. On Tuesday, Bourbon County Commissioners and Bourbon County Counselor Justin Meeks discussed finalization of the donation agreement between the county and Mercy Health Southwest Missouri/Kansas Communities that…
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