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New radar technology to be installed at multiple Topeka intersections
The City of Topeka is ready to make some improvements to multiple intersections after getting cash from the State of Kansas. Governor Laura Kelly announced in a press release on June 11 that Topeka was selected as a recipient of…
Topeka city leaders discuss “readiness to serve” charge
The Topeka governing body gave its input on the "readiness to serve" charge Tuesday night at city council. It's a monthly fee for people on all water meters, whether it's used or not. Part of the discussion was an ordinance,…
Emporia mayor notes minimal job losses six months after Tyson, Holiday Resort job closure announcements
Six months after Tyson Foods and Holiday Resort announced their closures in Emporia on back-to-back days, Mayor Erren Harter says the city fared a lot better than it could have when jobs and potential ex-migration is concerned. Numbers aren’t being…
Winfield City Lake rises to more than 15 inches above full after recent heavy rains
Recent heavy rains in the area have filled Winfield City Lake to more than a foot above capacity, according to numbers provided by the city of Winfield. As of Monday morning, the level of the lake was 15.5 inches above…
Border War heats up: Will the Chiefs, Royals choose Kansas or Missouri?
The border war is heating up as Missouri comes to the table with its own plan to keep the Chiefs and Royals on their side of the state line. Now, all eyes are on both pro-sports teams as they weigh their…
21-mile highway shutdown delayed in central Kansas
A road work project that would have created a nearly 70-mile detour in central Kansas is officially delayed. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced on social media that a road work project set for K-177 Highway is delayed until…
Private ambulance services now can apply to operate in Lawrence
The City of Lawrence has approved a change in city code to allow private ambulance companies to perform non-emergency medical transports to and from the hospital to alleviate some of the burden on Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical crews. Source: LJWorld
Municipal Bond Trends for June 10, 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 9, 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…
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