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Government payments push Kansas farm income higher in 2025 amid global uncertainty
Kansas farm income in 2025 is expected to be among the strongest in the last 20 years, bolstered by $2 billion in government payments for depressed crop prices and weather conditions, an agricultural economics expert said Tuesday. Source: Kansas Reflector
City to make changes to city code, zoning regulations to allow for cigar lounges
The Garden City Commission gave direction to staff to move forward with amending the city’s Code of Ordinances and Zoning Regulations to allow for indoor smoking and cigar lounges at its regular meeting on Tuesday. Source: Garden City Telegram
Fed Governor Waller says central bank could cut rates as early as July
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Friday that he doesn't expect tariffs to boost inflation significantly so policymakers should be looking to lower interest rates as early as next month. Source: Bonds
Power outages, 3-inch hail, downed trees and power lines in south-central Kansas
More than 10,000 homes and businesses in Wichita were without power as of 11:50 a.m. Wednesday after storms throughout the day Tuesday hit south-central Kansas, bringing hail up to 3 inches and wind gusts around 80 mph. Source: Wichita Kansas…
Flint Hills Trail gets new bridge to benefit cyclists
The Flint Hills Trail runs from Osawatomie to Council Grove and offers views of riverside bluffs, woods, rolling farmland and tallgrass. Source: CJonline
Municipal Bond Trends for June 18, 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…
Power outages, 3-inch hail, downed trees and power lines in south-central Kansas
More than 10,000 homes and businesses in Wichita were without power as of 11:50 a.m. Wednesday after storms throughout the day Tuesday hit south-central Kansas, bringing hail up to 3 inches and wind gusts around 80 mph. Source: Wichita Eagle
Fed holds key rate steady, still sees two more cuts this year
Along with the rate decision, the committee indicated, through its closely watched "dot plot," that two cuts by the end of 2025 are still on the table. However, it lopped off one cut for both 2026 and 2027, putting the…
Reporter takes a look behind the scenes of a weekend patrol in Hesston
Sometimes things can be interesting, and other times, things can be quiet on a weekend night in Hesston. Source: Harvey County Now
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