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Johnson County Museum exhibit makes ‘Ripples’ about our understanding of water usage
A tower of 100 empty plastic gallon jugs might seem an unlikely object in a museum exhibit. But the tower presents an effective monument, making the often invisible clear to see: the importance of water in our history and everyday…
Kansas education commissioner: Kids need more time in school
Kansas students are spending fewer days in school than they did decades ago, and the state’s top education leader wants that to change. Education Commissioner Randy Watson is urging districts to cancel breaks or extend the school year to make…
Wichita City Council approves municipal IDs
The Wichita City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to create a municipal ID, the City of Wichita ID, in an effort to lower barriers for Wichitans who lack standard documentation for a state-issued ID, such as people who are homeless. IDs…
Wichita’s history of hosting NCAA Tournament games spans decades
Wichita has a rich history of hosting one of basketball's biggest events. The NCAA Tournament has tipped off in the city 12 times since the 1950s. Eight of the dozen were played at what is now Charles Koch Arena. One…
WPD ensures safety at arena with drones, SWAT, K9s
A lot of preparation has gone into getting Wichita ready for tens of thousands of fans, and that includes safety. KSN's Derek Lytle sat down with a Wichita Police Lieutenant, Stephanie Neal, to learn how they are keeping Intrust Bank…
Residents inspire change by cleaning and brightening central Topeka
Parts of central Topeka have a history of high crime and low overall neighborhood health, but it’s motivating people to inspire positive change. The Central Topeka Grocery Oasis, Omni Circle and Keep America Beautiful are leading an effort to clean…
Arma targets aging utility poles
It may not be every council member’s favorite time of the meeting, but purchase requests are part of the job. On Monday, the Arma City Council reviewed and approved multiple requests from city superintendent Austin Spragg with one pertaining to…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 19, 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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