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Big Kansas Road Trip Highlights Rural Communities, Encourages Exploration
The Kansas Sampler Foundation’s Big Kansas Road Trip (BKRT) is more than just a travel event—it’s a statewide effort to introduce Kansans and visitors to the heart of rural communities. Beginning in 2018, BKRT is designed to help the public…
Clay County Sirens Run on Radio Signal, Require Regular Maintenance
Within Clay Center city limits, four tornado sirens are located throughout the town – one for each direction. The county further maintains sirens in Wakefield, at Clay County Park, Longford, Morganville, Green, and Clifton. Running off radio waves, the sirens…
Should you help a turtle cross the road in Kansas?
Travelers hitting the road this summer in Kansas may come across a turtle or two trying to cross the street. But do they need any help from people? Turtles are on the move in Kansas as they look for mates…
New Emporia fire marshal getting acclimated to duties as city’s fireworks sales and discharge window opens Friday morning
Very soon, fireworks can be legally bought and shot in the Emporia city limits. Emporia Fire Marshal Stephen Beemer joined KVOE’s Morning Show this week to discuss the run-up to the official sales and discharge window beginning at 10 am…
Goddard extends sales window for fireworks
As of June 20, Goddard officially started fireworks sales for the Fourth of July — taking advantage of new state legislation. Fireworks will be sold in Goddard through July 5, with discharge allowed from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on……
Crosswinds Casino expanding, building 15-story hotel in Park City
Crosswinds Casino in Park City, off of Interstate 35 and 77th Street North, is expanding. On Thursday, a groundbreaking ceremony for the project took place, which will add a 15-story, Four Diamond hotel with 238 rooms. The hotel will have…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 25, 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 June 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…
Kansas Tourism Announces 2025Sunflower Summer Attraction Lineup
Kansas Tourism today announced that more than 230 tourism attractions across the state are participating in the 2025 Sunflower Summer program. The lineup includes something for every interest and region of the state — museums and historic sites, zoos, arboretums,…
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