Kansas Municipal News
Local government news, municipal finance updates and job openings, collected for city and county officials.
Latest
Latest headlines
Page 329
Wichita to host first internet ‘airport’ in Kansas
A new internet project near Wichita State University is expected to bring faster, more reliable service to homes, schools, and businesses throughout south-central Kansas. On Thursday, Wichita State leaders joined state officials and representatives from the nonprofit Connected Nation to…
Kansas universities’ tuition going up
Public universities across Kansas are asking the Board of Regents for permission to raise tuition by 8% next fall. Only one university requested no rate change. The schools say they're under financial pressure to keep up with inflation, and in…
Wichita seeks input on fireworks rules
The City of Wichita is asking residents to sound off on local fireworks regulations through a brief online survey open now through May 30. The 2025 Fireworks Survey takes about five minutes to complete and is part of the city’s…
Why is Galena the “Home of the Sea Slug King of Kansas”?
A unique new sign has made its way to Route 66 in Galena. It's located just as travelers cross the yellow brick road state line from Missouri Route 66 into Kansas Route 66. At the bottom of the "Welcome to…
Topeka City Council approves sending $52,000 to improving arts district
Topeka's city leaders are using some cash to help decorate the North Topeka Arts District (NOTO). The Topeka City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, May 13 to send $52,000 to NOTO. The money will now go towards three separate project…
Wyandotte County offers low-cost measles vaccine to prevent outbreak
Although Wyandotte County has yet to see a reported measles outbreak, public health officials are readying public guidance and offering vaccine services as the disease inches north from southwest Kansas. As of May 7, Kansas’s 48 reported measles cases remained…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 16, 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…
Lawrence to ban camping effective in mid-August as shelter options expand; coalition forming in opposition
The City of Lawrence is planning to ban people from camping “anywhere in Lawrence” effective in mid-August, representing a change that has long been in the works. Still, the change has come as a surprise to some. Katie Kraus, who is…
State court upholds Lawrence’s ordinance to protect against housing voucher discrimination
Kansas Court of Appeals judges have upheld the City of Lawrence’s ordinance intended to ensure voucher recipients can secure housing, finding that “State and local governments have a legitimate interest in protecting the affordability and quality of housing.” The Lawrence…
Get municipal news in your inbox every week
Kansas municipal news, bond sales and trends. Free, weekly.
Talk to a municipal advisor
Contact Larry Kleeman or Henry Schmidt, call (316) 264-3400 or email info@ransonfinancial.com.
