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City Commission to consider axing newspaper notices
The City Commission will consider a proposal Monday that could eventually make the city’s own website the official newspaper. The Lawrence Journal-World has been the designated newspaper for public notices since 2010. If the proposal is approved, most public notices would…
City sues Kaw Valley State Bank over fraudulent checks
The city filed a lawsuit against Kaw Valley State Bank this past summer over several counterfeit checks drawn from a city account, raising allegations that the bank denies. According to the lawsuit, filed in June in Douglas County District Court, multiple…
City unveils public art components for downtown riverfront near mixed-use development
The look and feel for new community spaces along the west bank of the Arkansas River downtown are moving closer to reality. Wichita City Council approved the early design concepts for three pieces of public art that will be located…
53rd year in a row for Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield
This enormous jamboree is not only a national event with folks coming from every state, but also international with flags of many countries flying over the campsites. The festival started on the campus of Southwestern College back in 1972 but…
Ellis County Dispatcher delivers baby over 911 call
On April 5, dispatcher Rachel Barnes answered a 911 call reporting a woman in labor in rural Ellis County. Barnes quickly instructed the caller to gather towels before giving further directions. Barnes said the most challenging part of the phone…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 17, 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…
City manager Brian Silcott moves on from Ottawa government
City Manager Brian Silcott resigned and will continue in the role until the end of 2025. The future of the next city manager has yet to be determined, however Mayor Emily Allen said the new manager is hoped to start…
Rabies ordinance updated by city
If a dog bites someone in Great Bend, the City’s rabies control ordinance used to require at least a 14-day quarantine. The ordinance was revised at Monday’s Great Bend City Council meeting, shortening the quarantine to 10 days. The animal…
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