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Parks master plan to bring more programs and technology
More interactive parks with technology, free wifi and programming for active senior citizens are among the improvements that residents should expect to see in the coming years. Implementation began this month of long-term plans to improve facilities and parks in…
Fair or fowl? — Council asked to consider allowing chickens
Iola City Council members are being asked to reconsider the town’s long-standing prohibition of live chickens within the city limits. Why did the chicken cross the road? In this case, it’s to get to Monday’s Iola City Council meeting, where…
Area fire departments get relief funding
Mulvane Fire Rescue, along with other local departments, recently received disbursements from the Kansas Department of Insurance through its annual fund distribution to Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Mulvane received a little over $45,000 in funding. Source: www.derbyinformer.com - RSS Results…
Manhattan property tax rate middling among major Kansas cities
The property tax rate paid by Manhattan residents again ranks in the middle of the pack for comparable Kansas cities, according to data obtained by The Manhattan Mercury. Manhattan’s rate — which combines the taxes levied by the city government,…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 10, 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…
Most Fed officials see rate cuts coming, but opinions vary widely on how many, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials diverged at their June meeting about how aggressively they would be willing to cut interest rates, split between concerns over tariff-fueled inflation and signs of labor market weakness and economic strength. Minutes from the 17-18 meeting released…
Johnson County EMS System nationally recognized for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks and strokes in Kansas City metropolitan area
Johnson County’s EMS System has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. Mission: Lifeline EMS® is…
‘Parents: Pay attention, please’ — Prairie Village may restrict e-scooters and e-bikes
Citing a surge in public concern for children’s safety, the city of Prairie Village is considering new restrictions on e-scooters and e-bikes. On Monday, the Prairie Village City Council voted 11-0 during a committee meeting to direct city staff to…
Overland Park Police launches cold case website. Some cases are 50+ years old
The Overland Park Police Department is hoping the public can help solve its cold homicide cases. That was the impetus behind the department launching a new page on its website last month that is dedicated to these cold cases, including…
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