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Parsons Deputy Chief Dennis Dodd inspiring next generation of officers
One of Parsons’ finest has dedicated 20 years to the city’s police department. Action 12’s Damara Hale spoke with Chief Deputy Dennis Dodd about being the change. “It’s someone who’s broken that cycle, where things are going good and they’re…
Topeka city council approves changes to camping ordinance
Topeka is expanding its restrictions on where homeless people can stay. At the City Council, on Tuesday, Feb. 4., the governing body approved new changes to a citywide camping ordinance. Two big changes are a 10-day limit for how long…
What is the future for Emporia’s Tyson Food Plant?
A major food production plant in northeast Kansas is due to shut down this month in the Emporia area, ending hundreds of jobs for the local community. 27 News reached out to the City of Emporia this week to get…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 4, 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 3, 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 January 31, 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…
Federal funding freeze on hold for now, but what could it mean for JoCo?
Though a federal judge has temporarily blocked the order and the White House’s original memo has been rescinded, the Trump administration’s proposed freeze on federal grants, loans and other funding streams has left many local governments, organizations and community groups…
Merriam weighs how to pay for $9M of work on busy stretch near old Antioch Library
The city of Merriam is clearing the way financially for two public projects at one of the city’s busiest intersections: buying the old Antioch library branch and burying utilities along Shawnee Mission Parkway nearby. In the past month, the Merriam…
Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $11M for Community Improvements
Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that 24 rural Kansas communities will receive a share of nearly $10.9 million through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to assist with community development projects. CDBG, a program facilitated by the Kansas Department…
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