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When will Wichita roll back drought restrictions? How June’s rainfall factors in
It’s been Wichita’s sixth wettest June on record, and previously low water levels at Cheney Reservoir, which supplies the city’s water, are rising. Wichita has been under phase two of the city’s drought response plan since August 2024. The restrictions…
Pottawatomie County moves to correct fire district boundaries to stop double taxing
Pottawatomie County will move forward to de-annex rural residents from fire districts after learning some were unfairly being taxed twice for several years. County government officials said Monday they discovered the mistake in March and sent letters to residents notifying…
Judge’s ruling enables legal battle between Potawatomi and sheriff to proceed
Attorneys representing the PBPN, a federally recognized Indian tribe that maintains a reservation, filed a civil suit in July 2024 seeking a declaration that Morse, in his official capacity, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office lack civil jurisdiction on the…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 23, 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 20, 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…
In light of pet shelter capacity woes, Overland Park tweaks pet license rules
As a way to help address pet overpopulation in local shelters, Overland Park is making some changes to its city codes aimed at making it easier to have pets and appropriately license them in the city. These changes follow several…
City leadership responds to recent reactions on proposed mill levy reduction task force
It’s been over a month since the city of Emporia first proposed a joint task force involving local taxing authorities poised to research mill levy reduction options for all residents. Since that time, all three major taxing entities, the city,…
Prairie Village resident sues city over $30 million ‘municipal complex’ bond issue
A new lawsuit by a Prairie Village resident contends the charter ordinance the city is using to authorize $30 million in bonds is illegal. At issue is a new “municipal complex” the city wishes to build, which would combine the…
The farmhouse from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ film now on display in Wamego
For years, fans of “The Wizard of Oz” have been flocking to the Oz Museum in Wamego. If it’s been a while since you visited, you might want to get there soon. An important prop from the 1939 movie is…
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