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Kansas attorney general to intervene as constitutionality of emergency management law questioned
Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced he will intervene in a challenge to a Johnson County mask mandate. Attorney General Derek Schmidt said Thursday in a legal filing that his office will seek to intervene in a challenge to a Johnson…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 11, 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.
‘We’re losing our youth’: Wichita to develop sustainability board after grassroots effort
Part of a larger grassroots movement of 30 or so Wichitans, Broadfoot and others have made it their mission to have a speaker in front of the City Council each week since the middle of March, demanding the city to…
Arkansas City retail consultant says deals are in the works
Arkansas City commissioners heard a progress report from retail consultant Ricky Hayes during a Friday work session. Hayes, owner of Retail Attractions in Owasso, Okla., was hired by the city last October to recruit national retailers. Hayes said that he…
Manhattan to discuss creation of public arts program
Manhattan city commissioners Tuesday will look at establishing a new public arts program. ... Because of the increase of public art projects citywide, city administrators want to discuss establishing an arts program by initially hiring an additional full-time employee to…
Derby PD looking to enhance crime reduction efforts
Within the past year, the Derby Police Department has taken measures to try and address the rising trends of theft seen in the area. The introduction of the shoplifting reduction team was one such effort, and the latest is looking…
Return of Paola Heartland Car Show draws crowd to Park Square
Hundreds of people turned out to take a look at some rare and classic automobiles for the 19th annual Paola Heartland Car Show. People were eager to get out, take pictures of their favorite cars and visit with owners about…
Pierceville residents oppose development of a sand mine
Residents of Pierceville Township spoke against the development a sand quarry run by Huber Sand in Pierceville at the June 7 Finney County Commission meeting. A Board of Zoning Appeals meeting is being held on June 16 at 9 a.m.…
Economic development initiative underway to bring new business to Independence Industrial Park
At this evening’s meeting, the Independence City Commission cleared the way for a major economic development project in the West Laurel Industrial Park. The commissioners approved the sale of 36.1 acres of land in the industrial park at a reduced…
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