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Barton Co. Treasurer: Kansas counties subsidizing state vehicle tag system
Vehicle owners in Barton County may only face the hassle of paying for new or renewed tags once a year, but for Barton County Treasurer Jim Jordan and his team, the financial strain of providing that underfunded state-mandated service is…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 25, 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…
Kansas rural hospitals face closure crisis, threatening statewide health care access
Many Kansas hospitals, especially in rural parts of the state, are in trouble. Hospitals are sounding the alarm as long-term sustainability approaches crisis levels with challenges stemming from a shortage of nurses and doctors, rising operational costs, and declining payments…
Savonburg sees progress
Attendees at a Savonbrug community conversation were greeted with good news Tuesday — the community will receive a $700,000 grant to upgrade its electric infrastructure. Read more: The Iola Register
Overland Park has replanted thousands of trees in the city. Now, officials worry they aren’t getting the proper care.
Overland Park officials worry the thousands of saplings planted to replace ash trees along city streets in the past couple of years might not be getting the care they need. That could threaten the long-term health and longevity of the…
Maize city manager paints path for growth
Many folks who don't call Maize home don't know where Wichita ends and the suburb begins. Maybe it's because of different school district boundaries, or the long expanse of retail making its way north. Or simply the street's name. As…
Kansas AG Opinion 2025-21: Establishing a swine production facility
Synopsis: A limited liability partnership is not a "limited partnership" that must obtain approval under K.S.A. 17-5908 in order to establish a swine production facility in a county. Cited herein: K.S.A. 17-5903; 17-5904; 17-5908; 56-1a101; 56a-101; 56a-1001. Read more: Kansas…
Garden City’s Monarch butterfly mural becomes first augmented reality mural in Kansas
Patrick Herd, Executive Director of Garden City Downtown Vision, headed up the project, and said the idea behind it was to turn it into a destination for visitors. To interact with the mural, visitors can scan the QR code to…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 24, 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…
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