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Kansas small towns get grants to attract more residents
The state has announced grants for small towns to attract new residents. Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson announced $1.5 million in grants for the Home in the Heartland program, which was created by the Kansas Legislature in 2025 to encourage…
Arkansas City welcomes its newest engine to the fleet
Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department is celebrating the arrival of its newest firetruck, Engine 53. To mark the milestone, the department is hosting a Push-In Ceremony on Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the fire station located at…
BBQ fundraiser in Baxter Springs supports local law enforcement
BBQ served up fresh, all for a good cause. It's the annual "Back the Badge" event this morning, outside the American Bank in Baxter Springs. The fundraiser helps to raise money for needed purchases like equipment, uniforms, and gear for…
Hospital’s future in focus
Allen County Regional Hospital administrator Pat Patton sees a strong case for voters’ renewal of a quarter-cent sales tax extension in the November election. Proceeds would go towards support of the hospital It’s a perfect time for William “Pat” Patton…
How Overland Park is using native plants to prevent harmful algae blooms in city lakes
From afar, they can look like large collections of plants, growing out of the lake and shooting toward the sky, but there’s a little more to the flora popping up on some Overland Park lakes. Called floating wetlands, these man-made…
Go-cart escape earns charges for Atchison man
A go-cart driver, traveling illegally on Atchison streets, now faces a number of charges, including that related to his alleged escape from police. Early this year, the Atchison approved the use of certain UTVs but the ordinance, though, does not…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 2, 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…
KS Court of Appeals examines text and history of Lawrence City Code
The district court correctly concluded that the Code does not regulate the number of residential structures per lot through its definitions section. ... our construction of the "duplex" definition aligns with that of the district court; we concur that the…
Kansas AG Opinion 2025-23: Public office forfeiture limited to that office held when offense was committed
K.S.A. 21-6002(b)(2) provides that "[u]pon conviction of official misconduct a public officer or employee shall forfeit such officer or employee’s office or employment." Because the forfeiture is tied to the offense, and the offense is tied to the abuse of…
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