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Cloud County community rallies for public transport with one-day ride event
Ask for a ride and support your community, organizers say. A one-day drive aims to raise awareness of the need for more regional public transportation options, including same-day ride services. “Drive to Thrive: A Ride Blitz” is set for Tuesday,…
Esports arena looks to level up Junction City
Gamers will have a new space to call home in the Midwest very soon. In just a few weeks, an Esports arena will open at the 12th Street Community Center in Junction City, bringing gaming and life skills to the…
Confirmed measles cases on rise in southwest Kansas
Measles cases are on the rise in southwest Kansas as the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has recorded 10 confirmed cases as of Friday, March 21. The risk of measles spreading in Kansas remains low. However, pockets of low…
Natural gas service restored in Hoxie
The natural gas supply to Hoxie was cut off Monday morning. Midwest Energy says they lost the gas supply line that feeds the city. Meters were turned off until gas could be restored. The utility says it has established service…
Kansas gov. approves six new laws, including ‘Move Over’ law
Governor Laura Kelly has signed off on multiple bills this week, ushering in a slew of new laws for the State of Kansas. Kelly announced in a press release on Monday, March 24 that she has approved six bills that…
Wamego OZ Museum reopens after significant renovation work
A local museum showcasing the bright and colorful world of OZ in northeast Kansas has made some changes recently to enhance the experience of guests. 27 News spoke with Katlyn Britton, operations coordinator at the OZ Museum and Columbian Theatre,…
Wichitans will wait longer to start using water from new $574M plant. Here’s why
Wichitans will wait longer than expected to start drinking water from a new $574 million water treatment plant. Wichita Water Works, the new plant near Sedgwick County Zoo, is already six months behind schedule and tens of millions of dollars…
Wichita City Council to vote on public housing sale as city sheds inventory
Wichita is set to sell another list of properties scattered around the city as it sheds public housing inventory. The City Council is expected to approve the sale of eight single-family homes located in the south, southeast, north and northeast…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 24, 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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