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Two men arrested for social media post that urged violence in Wichita-area neighborhoods
Wichita police have arrested two men over a widely circulated social media post that urged violence and looting in suburban neighborhoods while peaceful protests calling for an end to police brutality were ongoing Wednesday evening. Announcement of the arrests sparked…
Feared rioting in smaller towns does not materialize
Misinformation fueled fear of looting and rioting in parts of Sedgewick and Butler County on Wednesday night. Despite rumors of mass looting and rioting that was said to be headed down HWY-254 and into El Dorado, none of it happened.…
Local chiefs laud their agencies in wake of unrest
The heads of local law enforcement agencies touted their community-policing efforts and treatment of local citizens after being asked about the police killing of George Floyd that has trigged widespread civil unrest across the nation. ... Winfield Police Chief Robbie…
Ark City considers tightening leash law
Arkansas City Commissioners are looking at revising a city ordinance that regulates allowing dogs to run at large. The current municipal code allows a dog to be off the leash if under the owner’s voice control. The code also permits…
Reno County Stepping Up Council recognized
The Stepping Up Council of Reno County was created almost two years ago to find alternatives to incarceration for people with mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders or developmental disabilities who encounter the criminal justice system for low-level offenses. This…
Eudora starts esports league through Parks and Recreation Department; Lawrence says one could be on the way
Esports leagues through city Parks and Recreation departments are on the rise, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the founder of the new esports league in Eudora. When the pandemic began, Jimmy Kegin, assistant director of Eudora Parks…
City of Lawrence announces new director of planning and development services
City Manager Craig Owens announced Wednesday that Jeff Crick will be the new planning and development services director for the City of Lawrence-Douglas County Planning and Development Services Department. Crick joined city staff in 2013 and has served as the…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 4, 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.
Kansas-native NASCAR driver helps support Kansas farmers
For Clint Bowyer, growing up in Kansas meant opportunity. The son of a tow truck driver, Bowyer learned early on the power of hard work. This Sunday, Bowyer takes the wheel of his No. 14 Ford race car at the…
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