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Mural celebrating Pittsburg history unveiled at Immigrant Park
Downtown Pittsburg was a site for historical celebration today as a mural detailing the city’s history was unveiled. Immigrant Park hosted many to view a mural completed by artist Gary Lofts in conjunction with Pittsburg Beautiful. The beautification committee wanted…
$3.7 million in grant cash available to Kansas law enforcement agencies to counter drone threats
Kansas law enforcement agencies are being invited to apply for a grant program to help them counter threats posed by drones. Personnel with the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) said in a press release that law enforcement agencies across the state…
Reno County adopts policy on employees’ personal social media
The Reno County Commission approved an updated county social media policy that includes guidelines for employees’ personal social media accounts, as they relate to county employment. Human Resources Director Helen Foster said the previous social media policy only covered the…
Hutch planning commission revisits data-center zoning
The city’s planning commission on Tuesday continued to polish drafted zoning regulations for data centers, also firming up plans for a public hearing next month. An initial public hearing on the drafted regulations is now scheduled for the Hutchinson Planning…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 28, 2026
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 October 27, 2026
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…
Dickinson County streamlines process for some bed-and-breakfasts, short-term rentals
It changes qualifying properties from a conditional use to an accessory use that can be approved administratively by Planning and Zoning staff. Staff supported simplifying the process for these types of rentals because they typically generate little traffic and have…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 26, 2026
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 October 23, 2026
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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