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Phil Ruffin on his Park City entertainment mecca: ‘It’s gonna blow your mind’
As a billionaire businessman who already owns two popular, profitable casinos in Las Vegas, Phil Ruffin Sr. knows a thing or two about what brings in customers. So even though his new Gilley’s entertainment complex in Park City only has…
Washington council expresses interest in operating countywide ambulance service
The Washington City Council voted in a special meeting last week to proceed with discussions to transition from the current volunteer ambulance service into a 24/7 service that provides countywide ambulance service. The decision came after a 2-2 tie vote…
City of Salina to Appeal Ruling on Cozy Inn Mural, Completion of it Authorized
Salina City Commissioners Tuesday authorized Mayor Greg Lenkiewicz to execute agreements to pause enforcement of a federal judge’s ruling in November Salina’s sign codes are unconstitutional and authorizing appeal of that ruling to the 10th US Circuit Court of Appeals.…
Olathe City Council appoints first female city manager
The Olathe City Council has appointed a new city manager following current current City Manager Michael Wilkes' retirement announcement in July. The city council selected Susan Sherman after an extensive nationwide search. She is the first ever female and ninth…
Royals respond after Leawood raises concerns
The Royals have released a statement on their search for a new stadium just hours after Leawood said it could not support a stadium at Overland Park's Aspiria campus. “The Royals have a long history of working to make Greater…
Three of five Seward County commissioners resigned
Monday’s county commission meeting is where three of Seward’s five commissioners announced their resignations. A single resignation is fairly common, but three at once is exceedingly rare. County Administrator April Warden says that things will run “business as usual,” at…
Hutchinson City Council approves additional 0.75% sales tax proposal
“If it doesn’t get passed, then we would need to look at reducing our expenditures significantly,” Director of Finance Angela Richard said. “We had about a $3 million gap between our revenues and expenditures, we would need to make up…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 12, 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…
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