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Fed holds rates steady, takes less confident view on inflation
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate in check Wednesday, reversing a recent trend of easing policy as it examines what is likely to be a bumpy political and economic landscape ahead. In a widely anticipated move, the central…
Interpretative panel at Prairie Village park to detail city’s ‘ugly history’ of redlining
An interpretive panel detailing Prairie Village’s early history of racist deed restrictions is on track for installation at Porter Park. But not after city leaders and members of the public last week tussled over some of the proposed panel’s details,…
Johnson County saw a 25% drop in suicides. Mental health experts are cautiously optimistic
More people are calling Johnson County’s mental health crisis hotline when they are struggling, according to new data from the county. While that doesn’t always correlate directly with a decrease in suicides, county health experts said it can often be…
See what 10 northeast JoCo leaders said about state of their cities in 2025
In 2024, cities in northeastern Johnson County gained new police chiefs, made headway on major developments and celebrated 75th birthdays. Last week, mayors and other civic representatives from 10 cities in Johnson County’s northeast corner shared updates with a crowd…
How Clock Tower Landing, Overland Park farmers market area’s new name, nods to city’s history
Clock Tower Landing is the new official name for the prospective new downtown Overland Park farmers market pavilion and community gathering space around it. The name draws on Overland Park history and also nods to the iconic clock tower that…
Gardner voters to decide on renewing half-cent sales tax for city streets and trails
Gardner voters will be deciding next month whether to renew the city’s sales tax. The half-cent sales tax funds the city’s Pavement Management Program, which pays for improvements to collector and arterial streets, sidewalks, trails, curbs, gutters and other upgrades…
Report: Fort Riley exceeds $2 billion in economic impact on area
Fort Riley leaders recently released the 2024 economic impact summary. The report shows that the installation, home of the 1st Infantry Division, had a direct economic impact on the area of $2.047 billion in fiscal year 2024, which runs from…
EMS investment, service return a huge deal for Sedgwick
Sedgwick residents will have to pay for most of their new EMS, but their dollars buy peace of mind and probably a few saved lives over coming years. The city received help from the state, about $640,000 in way of…
Governor Kelly Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of D.C. Plane Crash
Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags across Kansas to be flown at half-staff until sundown on Thursday, February 6, 2025, to honor those who lost their lives in the tragic plane crash near Washington, D.C., last night. “Today, Kansas mourns…
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