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Opportunity Zones
Few issues have captured the attention of city leaders like “opportunity zones.” But for many cities, towns and villages, there is more confusion than clarity. NLC is pursuing a new line of work to help cities understand and maximize the…
New Guidance on Dockless Scooters and Bikes
Across the country, local governments are increasingly engaging with micromobility devices, like dockless scooters and bikes. These dockless micromobility devices are similar to their docked counterparts with one exception – they can be parked anywhere. Users can unlock the devices…
Wichita-area home sales figures take another dip
Area home sales took another plunge last month as an apparent decline in the market continues. According to fresh numbers released this week by the South Central Kansas Multiple Listing Service, home sales in the five-county area (Butler, Sedgwick, Cowley,…
Pittsburg partners pleased with Kansas Crossing Casino profits despite lower-than-projected revenue
Pittsburg city officials and community leaders say they are happy with their partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino & Hotel, even though the casino fell short of its projected gaming revenue. When the casino was recommended by the Kansas Lottery Gaming…
Website struggles hinder Goessel and other Kansas municipalities
Maintaining an online presence is increasingly important, but trips to some of Marion County’s city websites show pages that are behind the times. Goessel is among the municipalities feeling the struggle. ... gathering content and finding time to post updates…
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City support moves track project ahead for Pratt Community College
Pratt Community College has cleared another hurdle on the path to construction of a new track and soccer field facility just east of the Green Sports Complex. The PCC Trustees got an update on the $3.5 million project during their…
Former Pratt County sheriff to lead cattle theft investigations in Kansas
Attorney General Derek Schmidt selected a former Pratt County sheriff to support local law enforcement investigations of cattle theft in Kansas. Vernon Chin was hired as a special agent in the livestock and branding investigation unit created by the attorney…
Finney County commission declines tax credit proposal
The Finney County Commission declined a proposal to grant Garden City Industrial Park a $60,200 tax credit in exchange for an easement for a stretch of road in the 500 block of Farmland Road that locals frequently use to access…
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