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City of Topeka enhancing safety of Kansas River with new weir
In September, construction began to modify the existing river weir and banks of the Kansas River to enhance public safety, provide reasonable fish passage, improve navigation around the weir all while maintaining adequate upstream pool elevation for water intakes to…
Kansas officials hope to create new courts to help veterans
Officials in Kansas’ judicial system want to establish more special courts aimed at keeping veterans with behavioral, mental health or substance abuse issues out of prison. But The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that they are pursuing the idea amid the coronavirus…
Despite pandemic limits, 12 kids still get presents this year in PV’s annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ event
In its 10th year, Prairie Village's annual Shop with a Cop event was transformed to fit COVID-19 safety measures. Above, Chief Tim Schwartzkopf (far left) and Maj. Byron Roberson (far right) stand with Santa and the Grinch during the drive-thru…
Kansas wind farm expansion brings more renewable energy to KC
Enel Green Power North America began operating a 199-megawatt expansion of the Cimarron Bend wind farm in Clark County, Kan., bringing power generation for the entire project up to 599 megawatts and making it the company’s largest renewable energy plant.…
Wellington City Clerk Carol Mericle retiring after 20-plus years
“City Clerk/Finance Director Carol Mericle is retiring on December 31. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we are not able to have a traditional celebration for her but we do have a couple of ways for you to help celebrate her…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 18, 2020
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.
Kitty City exhibit offers sidewalk viewing of ‘psychedelic’ cityscape filled with kittens
No matter what’s going on in the world around it, the sky is always blue and the sun is always out in Kitty City. The funky neon cityscape in the Lawrence Arts Center’s window has now served as the temporary…
Wichita records largest earthquake in at least five years as multiple shakes hit area
The United State Geological Survey has reported a sixth earthquake in Wichita on Saturday. The latest was a 2.9 magnitude at 8:39 p.m. with an epicenter southeast of 13th and Rock. All six of the reported earthquakes have been in…
Market opens in Oxford
Oxford welcomed the new Hometown Market at the store’s grand opening Wednesday. Without a grocery store for the past year or more, Oxford residents had to drive either to Wellington, 10 miles west, or Winfield, 10 miles east to purchase…
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