Kansas Municipal News
Local government news, municipal finance updates and job openings, collected for city and county officials.
Latest
Latest headlines
Page 2251
City unveils new wastewater treatment plant
After nearly four years of planning and construction, the new Emporia Wastewater Treatment Plant was unveiled during a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning. The plant has been converted to an Integrated Fixed Film Activated Sludge — or IFAS — system…
Company wants Kansas, other states to join the 14 that allow lemonade stands without permits
Grab those extra pennies and dimes, because it’s almost the official start of summer, which means kids are getting ready for peak lemonade stand season. There’s one thing that could stop them from opening up shop on those hot neighborhood streets though:…
What’s next for the USDA relocation
It was hurry up and wait when it came to the the U.S. Department of Agriculture's June 13 announcement that hundreds of jobs would be coming to the Kansas City area as a result of the relocation of two agencies.…
13-year-old girl working to get a Kansas town its first dog park
PAOLA, Kan. — A young girl’s desire to play with her dog has put one Kansas town on the path to getting its first dog park. Annabelle Shaw is not a city planner. In fact, the 13-year-old hasn’t started high…
Country Stampede rebrands to Heartland Stampede, moves to Topeka in 2020
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) – Country Stampede, known for bringing country music’s biggest stars to Manhattan, Kansas for over two decades, has permanently relocated to Topeka to partner with Heartland Motorsports Park. Announced today during a press conference, Mayor Michelle De…
Wichita joins World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Summer starts tomorrow and Wichita pools are already open. But do you know how to swim? If not, join the City of Wichita at the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson from 11:30-12 p.m. today. It’s a worldwide…
Sneak peek of the Wichita school district surplus auction
Wichita’s USD 259 is auctioning off lots of things it no longer needs at a surplus auction next Tuesday at the old Dillons at 13th and Waco. Items to be auctioned include power tools, musical instruments, appliances, furniture and other…
Butler County CERT growing over time
EL DORADO — The images are striking — a woman in shorts battling a small fire as she is consumed by smoke, a group of people using a blanket to move what appears to be a body. Those images, created…
Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce releases the 2019 Kansas Wheat Festival schedule of events
2019 KANSAS WHEAT FESTIVAL “Official” SCHEDULE OF EVENTS July 9 – 13, 2019 *Schedule is subject to change* (Read more: Sumner NewsCow)
Get municipal news in your inbox every week
Talk to a municipal advisor
Contact Larry Kleeman or Henry Schmidt, call (316) 264-3400 or email info@ransonfinancial.com.
