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Crews put out fire at Dodge City utility and water building
Firefighters responded to a fire at the Dodge City Utility/Water building Thursday morning. The fire at 703 W. Trail was reported around 4 a.m. ... There were no injuries, but there is damage to the building. The City of Dodge…
Attorney representing more than half of KS school districts pushing back against skyrocketed gas bills
The Kansas Association of School Board Boards has hired an attorney to look into possible price gouging. The Newton school district, which saw a gas bill more than six times what it usually receives, is among the districts planning to…
CDBG – CV3 funds
The State of Kansas, Community Development Block Grant – CV3 (CDBGCV3) program has been awarded an additional $4.5 million in addition to CARES Act funding. This program has been a powerful tool in helping Kansas communities retain jobs and businesses…
The Santa Fe Trail turns 200
The Santa Fe Trail is turning 200. This international highway of sorts began in 1821, running from Franklin, Mo., to Santa Fe, N.M., which was part of Mexico at that time. Kansas is the only state that is crossed in…
The crash rate at this Olathe intersection is high. Here’s how the city will help
A new intersection being created in Olathe is the first of its kind for the Kansas City area. At Old 56 Highway and Lone Elm Road, crews are working on a continuous-flow intersection, designed to move traffic faster and more…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 14, 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.
City of Lawrence to receive $1.6M from American Rescue Plan to combat homelessness
Lawrence will be awarded more than $1.6 million in funding from the latest federal pandemic relief package to increase affordable housing and other supports to address homelessness. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced that as part…
Wichita air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups,’ official says
Pollutants from burning in the Flint Hills has made Wichita’s air “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” city of Wichita Environmental Management Analyst Alejandro Arias-Esparza said in an email Wednesday. Elderly people, young children or anyone with a respiratory illness should limit…
Marysville raises lifeguard pay
Lifeguards at the Marysville Aquatic Center will see a 50-cent-per-hour raise this year, bringing entry-level pay to $8.50 per hour. Marysville City Council approved the raise Monday by a 6-1 vote. Voting yes were council members Parker Price, Diane Schroller,…
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