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Finding the best local fit
Shopping malls may seem like they’re shrinking, but most are only transitioning to what best fits their market. ... Malls now face the challenge of being overbuilt, causing them to have to adjust by identifying what’s best for the area.…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 19, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 18, 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…
City, county have $15.5M to spend fighting opioid use. Here’s an early look at the plan
People in Sedgwick County could see expanded treatment options for substance use as the city and county plan how they will spend $15.5 million in opioid settlement funds. Local officials heard recommendations recently about how the money could help mitigate…
More details released after cockfighting raid in Mulvane where 400 roosters and hens found
More details were released Friday about a possible cockfighting operation in Mulvane that law enforcement and animal officials raided on Tuesday after a two-year investigation. No one has yet been arrested and names will not be released until charges are…
Is enrollment declining in Wichita schools? What’s happening in city and suburban districts
Public school enrollment has been falling in Wichita for years, following a national trend that has left many districts wondering how to best use resources going forward. Since the 2014-15 academic year, Wichita Public Schools has lost nearly 10% of…
This small Kansas town is paying people to move there. Here’s what it’s offering
A small town about a two-hour drive from Wichita is offering tempting incentives for people willing to relocate. Neodesha in southeast Kansas has a population of about 2,300 and is looking for that number to grow through a partnership with…
Winfield considering goats to manage vegetation
The City of Winfield is considering the use of goats to help manage vegetation around Island Park, according to information presented at Thursday’s work session. The process would involve hiring a company the brings in a herd of goats, pens…
Lawrence school district reaches 8 inclement weather days; still unclear whether makeup time will be needed
Lawrence Public Schools will be closed for a second day in a row this week because of snow and continued freezing temperatures in the forecast, making for eight total days canceled so far this year. The Kansas State Department of…
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