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City balks at public incentives for mini-golf concept at key Overland Park corner
What exactly a mini-golf entertainment concept planned for near 95th Street and Metcalf Avenue will look like now is uncertain after an Overland Park committee declined to advance the developer’s application for public incentives. Bob Johnson, a Polsinelli attorney representing…
Judge says Gardner Edgerton district ‘overreacted’ in barring mom after viral Libs of TikTok post
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to a woman who sued the Gardner Edgerton School District after she was barred from district facilities following an incident in which she sent photos of signage on a teacher’s classroom to…
Kansas community rallies to save cat stuck in tree
The community of Eskridge in northeast Kansas worked to save a cat that had been stuck in a tree for hours on Wednesday. The Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office posted about the rescue on Facebook. They said the cat was 43…
Measles cases in Kansas more than double in one week. Most involve children under 18
The number of measles cases reported in Kansas more than doubled in the past week, and the outbreak may have a possible link to the outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico, a state health official spokesperson said Thursday. As of…
USD 410 uses local beef for school lunches thanks to community support
USD 410 Director of Nutrition Services Jeanie Guhr and UDS 410 Superintendent Clint Corby grill burgers for students during a “Hometown Burger” barbecue event the district recently held to thank contributors for making it possible to use local beef for…
54 animals rescued from ‘poor conditions’ in La Crosse
The Rush County Sheriff's Office said 54 animals were rescued from "poor living conditions" during an investigation this week into a report of a stolen firearm. Two people were arrested. While at the La Crosse home, deputies discovered poor conditions…
Topeka rolls out new ‘311’ hotline
Topeka is rolling out a new communications tool to help locals find answers to their questions fast. The City of Topeka announced on Tuesday, March 25 that it has created a new hotline for people who have questions about city…
Community engagement: LaHarpe residents discuss improvements
LaHarpe residents gathered Tuesday evening for a community conversation hosted by Thrive Allen County. The discussion focused on improvements to infrastructure, roads, housing, economic development, and civic engagement. Source: The Iola Register
Municipal Bond Trends for March 26, 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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