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Johnson County vs. State Fire Marshall
PER CURIAM: The Board of County Commissioners of Johnson County (Board) contends that the State Fire Marshal's adoption and enforcement of the National Fire Protection Association's Life Safety Code (Code) exceeds its statutory jurisdiction under Kansas law and violates the…
Purple lights around Wichita may linger a while
Three months ago, some street lights in Wichita began turning purple. Since then, Evergy said they have been working on addressing the issue. “Right now there are about 1500 lights in the Wichita area that need to be replaced,” said…
After mold closes post office, Kansas town forced to drive miles for mail
For six months now, townsfolk in Winchester have been forced to drive miles away to get their mail after the area's only post office shut down. The Winchester Post Office closed after city inspectors found mold in the building, and…
Fun Day and Parade returns to Bennington
A sunny day filled with competitions, food and fun will be available for anyone who wants to partake Saturday at the first Bennington Fun Day and Parade since 2019. The organizers are looking forward to seeing people return to what…
Automated city trash collection begins July 19 in Salina
Changes are finally coming to the City of Salina sanitation service and with it comes new trash carts for customers. After being put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic, trash collecting for the city will begin as an automated…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 3, 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.
Allen County debates COVID hazard pay
Should county employees who worked through the COVID-19 shutdown receive hazard pay? That was the question up for debate during Tuesday’s county commission meeting. Sheriff Bryan Murphy spurred the conversation by asking if any decisions had yet been made regarding…
Overland Park to explore making popular farmers’ market a year-round event
Overland Park city councilmembers sought to reassure the public Wednesday that no redesign of the Overland Park Farmers’ Market will happen without extensive public input. After a disagreement about how and when that input will happen, a council committee green…
Emporia city manager Mark McAnarney announces retirement as city manager
Emporia city manager Mark McAnarney announced his impending retirement in an emotional statement delivered to the Emporia City Commission Wednesday afternoon. “I would like to inform the mayor and commission that I plan to retire prior to the end of…
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