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City again makes case for county to pitch in, points out massive golf course bill
The City of Newton and Harvey County share maintenance responsibilities for the differing sides of E. First Street. The city also upkeeps a section of the road stretching out to Hillside. The county has the responsibility to upkeep the road…
Amazon’s drone delivery ambitions take flight with proposed KCK operation
Amazon shoppers in Kansas City, Kansas, could soon have their packages delivered by drone. On Monday, the Unified Government Planning Commission approved a final development plan for Amazon.com Inc. to add a drone delivery launch area to its existing fulfillment…
Topeka police to launch new anti-crime initiative with Oakland picnic
The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is launching a new initiative to reduce violent crime in the Capital City this year. Dan Garrett with the City of Topeka announced in a press release the TPD will be launching the Police and…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 13, 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…
Humboldt approves dog park
A dog park is coming to Humboldt. At their meeting Monday evening, City Council members approved a two-part park — one section for smaller dogs and the other for larger dogs — in the southwest corner of town at the…
The county’s new extension of fireworks sales won’t apply within Manhattan city limtis
In the Manhattan city limits, the county’s new regulations on fireworks will not apply. On Monday, Riley County officials proposed an updated resolution that would extend the sale of fireworks by a couple days and increase the fee for a…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 12, 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…
Goddard USD 265 voters to decide tomorrow on $196M bond proposal
If approved, the district would build two new elementary schools, renovate Oak Street Elementary into a learning center to provide pre-K options, and improve the fine arts and athletic facilities. The bond would also invest in safety, security, and infrastructure…
City of Topeka hires assistant city manager
Avery Moore will serve as the next assistant city manager, according to a press release from the City of Topeka. Moore holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, a master's degree in management and is a Ph.D. candidate in leadership…
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