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Wichita family raises backyard chickens as egg prices soar
The Villalobos family has been raising chickens in their backyard for five years. "So, at the start of COVID, we got chickens. We decided to hedge against some security. As everything started locking down, we wanted the kids to have…
Saline County takes its hits to the people with successes of past year
In celebration of April being National County Government Month, Saline County is reflecting on successes it's had over the past 12 months. County administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes is going around the community to present the "greatest hits of Saline County." Melissa…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 4, 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…
Kelly signs seven ‘government efficiency’ bills, bringing total to 29
Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday signed seven more bills, bringing to 29 the number of pieces of legislation that she has signed into law this year. So far, she has vetoed four bills, including two on Monday. She has been…
Powell sees tariffs raising inflation and says Fed will wait before further rate moves
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday that he expects President Donald Trump's tariffs to raise inflation and lower growth, and indicated that the central bank won't move on interest rates until it gets a clearer picture on the ultimate…
Should Wichita have a ‘strong mayor’? Some officials are talking about it
Should Wichita’s mayor have more power? Or should an unelected city manager continue to be the city’s most powerful official? As it stands, the mayor is the only official elected citywide. But she has no executive powers and can’t enact…
Resource fair aims to address challenges of rural life in Douglas County
The upcoming Rural Living Resource Fair will seek to connect community members with experts and resources designed for rural living, including a range of local vendors. The event, hosted by K-State Research and Extension Douglas County, is set for 9…
Vaccination rates down in most Kansas counties where measles have been reported
Five of the six southwest Kansas counties reporting measles cases have seen kindergarten vaccination rates drop, one showing a 24 percentage point dip over a four-year period. Vaccination rates are one focus of many Kansas county health officers and medical…
Governor signs bill intended to keep bank deposits in Kansas plus six more
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday signed a bill that's intended to create a better climate for keeping hundreds millions of dollars invested in Kansas banks. The legislation adopts a new strategy to encourage local governments to deposit their funds in…
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