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Olathe’s many railroad crossings stall traffic. A new federal grant could fix that
Between 80 and 90 trains run through Olathe daily, halting traffic for four minutes on average, sometimes more — an issue the city is hoping to resolve. Olathe’s at-grade crossings on the city’s west side have been under watch for…
Hutchinson boasts over 40 murals throughout the city
Murals depict various themes, from Kansas' night sky and state symbols to local icons and historical figures like Chester I. Lewis. A comprehensive list of murals can be found on the Visit Hutch website, though some unlisted murals are hidden…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 19, 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…
How Topeka is using data-driven policing
Topeka police chief Chris Vallejo said a big part of his new program PACT — Police and Community Together — is working on data-driven policing that accompanies community policing in crime hot spots. 911 calls is sorted into various categories…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 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 August 15, 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…
McPherson County Commissioners Adopt Six Month Moratorium on New Data Centers in Unincorporated Areas
McPherson County Commissioners have adopted a six-month moratorium on new data centers in the unincorporated areas of McPherson County. As initially presented by Planning and Zoning Administrator Jon Kinsey, the moratorium would have been through January 1, 2028, but following…
Another move puts Thrasher in driver’s seat for Hesston
Over 18 years ago, Jason Thrasher made a change from the manufacturing world into the world of local government. Thrasher became the Hesston City Clerk in 2007 after leaving AGCO. Once again, Thrasher has made a change, only this time,…
Cat gets a job keeping kids safe
Five-year-old Layne’s pretty young to work as a crossing guard. But, then again, Layne is a large half Maine Coon cat. The City of Newton recently honored Layne in social media posts as a Crosswalk Purr-tector for his work walking…
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