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A full rundown of what to expect from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday
The Federal Reserve is not expected to take any policy actions after its two-day meeting this week, but it is likely to signal that it is thinking about them. Stock futures were flat on Wednesday morning as investors awaited the…
Hillsboro Downtown Cruise a big success
Main Street in Hillsboro was busy Saturday evening thanks to an event put together by the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. It all started earlier in the day with the 23rd Annual Car Show in the park. Guests could check out…
Women in policing
When you think lights and sirens, handcuffs and arrests, most of us picture men in these uniforms. But there's a changing dynamic in law enforcement sweeping not just the nation but Wichita Police Department...it's women. They're stepping up to back…
New report on food insecurity in southwest Kansas indicates barriers to assistance
A new report examining barriers to food access faced by many southwest Kansans shows that participation in nutrition assistance programs remained flat during the pandemic even though the need for help increased. The report by the Kansas Appleseed Center for…
Express Lanes Could Ease Traffic Jams On Highway 69, But Proposed Tolls Raise Concerns About Equity
The Kansas Department of Transportation is inching closer to adding express toll lanes to relieve major traffic jams on U-S Highway 69. After two decades contending with traffic congestion and high collision rates on the Overland Park stretch of the…
End of emergency brings changes to Kansas Open Meetings Act, profiteering laws
The expiration of the state’s emergency declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic also brings an end to temporary provisions of Kansas law regarding open meetings and profiteering put into effect to address the emergency, Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.…
Shawnee County health officials looking to improve access to food in community
Local health authorities are working to improve access to food in Shawnee County. Officials are running a "food system analysis." This report is going to help health workers decide what needs to change to help those who are most vulnerable.…
Department of Commerce OKs STAR bonds for new Museum of Art and Light
The new Museum of Art and Light project is moving forward following the approval of $23 million in sales tax and revenue (STAR) bonds from the Kansas Department of Commerce. David Toland, Kansas lieutenant governor and secretary of commerce, confirmed…
Kansas public schools calculating how to spend $830 million in federal pandemic aid
The Kansas Department of Education plans to use a slice of $830 million in new federal funding for public education to address COVID-19 learning deficits by training K-3 teachers to help students absorb more from their reading about science. Half…
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