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Weir school to close
School board officials for USD 247 agreed to close Southeast Elementary School in Weir at the end of the 2025-26 school year, according to the Pittsburg Morning Sun. A dropping enrollment coupled with projected renovations in excess of $750,000 to…
High winds lead to Kansas grass fires, elementary school evacuation
High winds whipping across Kansas quickly spread grass fires in areas across the state Thursday and forced the evacuation of a Buhler elementary school and an area in Reno County. Buhler USD 313 said on Facebook around 1:45 p.m. that…
Crawford county hits pause on energy plans
Crawford County commissioners extended a moratorium on certain energy development projects in Crawford County through 2026. The Commission voted Dec. 12 to prohibit solar and wind development for a year, while commissioners develop a new comprehensive plan, the Pittsburg Morning…
AG Opinion 2025-25
Synopsis: County election officers’ duty to destroy ballots pursuant to K.S.A. 25-2708(b) is directory and not mandatory, and such duty must give way to a search warrant or subpoena compelling the production or preservation of such ballots pursuant to a…
AG Opinion 2025-24: Scheduling of RNR Hearing
Synopsis: K.S.A. 79-2988(b)’s use of the word “shall” is mandatory. K.S.A. 79-2988(b)(2) states a governing body seeking to exceed the revenue neutral rate shall notify the county clerk about the date, time, and location of the public hearing on or…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 18, 2025
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 17, 2025
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Towanda’s New City Administrator will be Sarah Gooding
Prior to joining the PPMC in 2024, she worked as Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Derby and as the Real Property Section Manager, managing affordable housing unit programs for the City of Wichita, and was honored…
Salina appeals ruling in Cozy Inn case, restaurant allowed to finish mural
While the appeal is under review, The Cozy Inn will be allowed to finish the mural, with the understanding that changes may be required. Read more: KSN-TV
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