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Kansas Supreme Court: Tort Claim’s recreational exception includes library services
A public library's core services of allowing patrons to read and borrow books and media fit within these common and ordinary meanings of recreation. In fact, a brief internet search reveals the terms "recreational reading," a.k.a. "leisure reading," are in…
Airbnb projects 11,000 World Cup guests for Kansas City, $100M economic boost
Local hosts expected to earn $3,500 per stay. Source: Kansas City Business Journal
Smith County Memorial Hospital, BCBS, and National Fitness Campaign provide free fitness for everyone in Smith Center
This Fitness Court® Studio was developed ... to expand free access to high-quality workouts and create equitable access to exercise for communities across the region. The Fitness Court® is the world’s best outdoor gym that lets users leverage their own…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 26, 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…
Donors help Arma kids swim free
Since May 27, kids in the northeast corner of the county have had the chance to swim free at the Arma Pool courtesy of numerous donations from community members. Source: - Latest Stories
Home renovation plan sparks discussion on rentals in Holton
Plans to renovate and convert a house in Holton into a duplex sparked conversation among members of the Holton City Commission about what property owners are — or could be — doing to solve the problem of available rental housing…
New art on display in Johnson County Administration Building’s exhibition space
A new collection of art is now on display in the Johnson County Administration Building, through the county’s partnership with InterUrban ArtHouse on a rotating art exhibition. This is the Administration Building’s third collection of art since the rotating exhibition…
Johnson County develops a southwest-area transportation connection plan near Panasonic
Johnson County is developing a transportation connection plan for the rural, southwestern fringe, all in response to the new Panasonic Energy Electric Vehicle Battery Plant in De Soto about to come online at the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant. The…
Buc-ee’s is coming to town. Wyandotte residents to weigh in on tax incentives
Residents may soon get a chance to tell the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, what they think about using added sales tax dollars to finance the rodent-logoed, multipurpose gas station and convenience store that’s making its…
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