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Committee will consider allowing e-bikes on Shawnee County trails, but e-scooters may have a tougher road ahead
Terri Bond used to be an avid biker, but now she finds herself using electric bikes more often. Bond even calls her e-bike her “magic carpet ride.” “It made us get out and enjoy the fresh air, take on the…
Reno County Commission agrees to discuss expansion
The Reno County Commission agreed Tuesday to begin discussions on whether to put a question on the November ballot about expanding the county commission from three members to five. Commissioner Daniel Friesen, frustrated by his inability to discuss issues outside…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 26, 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.
Proposal would provide identification cards to homeless persons in KCK
A program that would provide identification cards to homeless persons in the community was discussed Monday by Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department officials. Deputy Chief Pam Waldeck with several police officials described the program, which is modeled on one currently…
Wichita City Hall minimum wage may come up to $15; state law prohibits citywide hike
Wichita City Hall appears to be moving toward a $15 minimum wage, but it would be for city employees only because the state bans local governments from setting minimum pay for anyone else. Kansas was one of the last states…
Governor Announces $42 Million Investment to Support 30 Transportation Projects Statewide
Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz today announced that more than $42 million will support 30 transportation construction projects across Kansas through an expanded list of recipients of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for Spring…
$43.6 million museum could be coming to Manhattan
Local developers are proposing constructing a $43,600,000 "Manhattan Museum of Art and Light" near the Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan. The project, still in the early stages of design, will be paid for using STAR Bonds, a program through…
Marshall County to receive $1.85 million
Marshall County is seeking a $1.85 million grant through the American Rescue Plan. The federal money is available for pandemic-related expenses and infrastructure projects. This would be the second round of a large influx of aid to the county. On…
Lawrence leaders see police study and recommendations as first step in improvements to policing
City leaders said Tuesday that they saw the recently completed study of the Lawrence Police Department as a first step in a larger process to reconsider the role of police in the community and how the department operates. As part…
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