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County adopts policy barring personal use of county property
Bourbon County commissioners on Monday adopted a policy stating that county-owned equipment and property will not be used for personal purposes, with no exception for commission approval. The motion passed 3-1, with Commissioners Mika Milburn-Kee, David Beerbower and Gregg Motley…
Vote tied on sales tax to support public safety
As of Tuesday night, voters were exactly split on a half-cent sales tax to support public safety. With all precincts reporting, both yes and no had exactly 1,150 votes. That total included all in-person advanced voting and Election Day voting.…
Haven City Council addresses shipping containers
Monday night the Haven City Council heard from residents and discussed changes to an ordinance, which doesn’t allow shipping containers or semi-trailer boxes as a form of storage. As part of the agenda sent to residents earlier last week, the…
Riley County updates driveway standards, short-term rental rules
Riley County commissioners unanimously approved amendments Thursday to driveway standards and short-term rental regulations, including a 90-day window for new owners of certain licensed rentals to apply for their own licenses. Amanda Webb, the county’s planning director, presented both amendments…
Riley County seeks state support for criminal nuisance abatement legislation
Riley County is gaining support for a legislative proposal to address criminal nuisance properties, county counselor Jacob Hansen told Riley County commissioners Thursday. Hansen said the proposal made the Kansas Association of Counties’s top five legislative priorities during a policy…
U.S. Court of Appeals rules for Cozy Inn in free-speech fight with City of Salina
“Salina’s evidence failed to justify the distinction between regulated signs and unregulated murals,” the court said in a statement. “It did not show that signs pose greater danger to Salina’s interest in safety, aesthetic, and property values.” Read more: KWCH
Shawnee County residents fight to stop data center growth in Topeka
The petitions aim to ban data centers within city limits, prevent annexation of land for data centers, and restrict water services for them. Read more: CJonline
Municipal Bond Trends for November 3, 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 November 2, 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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