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Manhattan property tax rate middling among major Kansas cities
The property tax rate paid by Manhattan residents again ranks in the middle of the pack for comparable Kansas cities, according to data obtained by The Manhattan Mercury. Manhattan’s rate — which combines the taxes levied by the city government,…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 10, 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…
Most Fed officials see rate cuts coming, but opinions vary widely on how many, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials diverged at their June meeting about how aggressively they would be willing to cut interest rates, split between concerns over tariff-fueled inflation and signs of labor market weakness and economic strength. Minutes from the 17-18 meeting released…
Johnson County EMS System nationally recognized for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks and strokes in Kansas City metropolitan area
Johnson County’s EMS System has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. Mission: Lifeline EMS® is…
‘Parents: Pay attention, please’ — Prairie Village may restrict e-scooters and e-bikes
Citing a surge in public concern for children’s safety, the city of Prairie Village is considering new restrictions on e-scooters and e-bikes. On Monday, the Prairie Village City Council voted 11-0 during a committee meeting to direct city staff to…
Overland Park Police launches cold case website. Some cases are 50+ years old
The Overland Park Police Department is hoping the public can help solve its cold homicide cases. That was the impetus behind the department launching a new page on its website last month that is dedicated to these cold cases, including…
Gardner approves new single-family neighborhood near busy rural intersection
Gardner has advanced plans for a new neighborhood of nearly 250 homes coming to the far west end of the city, despite a vocal opposition of nearby homeowners who say it’ll cause issues and bring too much traffic to an…
Leawood open house reveals new designs for repurposing old city hall
Leawood residents at Tuesday’s open house on the historic city hall and Fire Station No. 1 saw a revised list of options significantly different from the ones last discussed at a city council meeting in June. The open house on…
New Kansas Task Force Launched to Develop Long-Term Water Investment Strategy
Governor Laura Kelly visited Hays on Wednesday for the ceremonial signing of Senate Substitute for House Bill 2172, which officially creates a water program task force aimed at developing a long-term, sustainable investment strategy for Kansas water resources. The newly…
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