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Municipal Bond Trends for September 23, 2024
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 in middle of peak of infestation from emerald ash borers, removing about 150 ash trees per year
Arborists in Lawrence managing the infestation from an invasive beetle called emerald ash borers that are affecting ash trees say the period of damage is at a peak, with the city needing to remove about 150 of those trees per…
Salina is using new technology to extend the life of its streets
"For instance, we're currently testing that pressure pave (technique)," [Jim Teutsch, director of public works for the City of Salina] said. ... He said road departments hope to get seven to eight years out of typical surface treatments, but this…
Arkansas City responds to cybersecurity incident
Arkansas City encountered a cybersecurity issue early Sunday morning involving its Water Treatment Facility. Authorities were promptly notified and precautionary measures were taken to ensure plant operations remained secure, the City said in a release Sunday afternoon. Source: KAKE
City to consider ordinance to let people walk around with alcoholic beverages during events
Manhattan city commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting will discuss possible approaches to adopting a common consumption area (CCA) ordinance. A CCA allows a person to consume and possess an alcoholic beverage within the area and can include city property, sidewalks and…
Southeast Kansas school board fined for improper meetings
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach’s office fined a rural, seven-member school board for repeatedly violating the Kansas Open Meetings Act. The Chautauqua County school district board, a 380-student district in southeast Kansas, inappropriately used executive sessions, made improper motions for…
Dept. of Commerce visits Dodge City, delivers Gunsmoke Trail grant
Boot Hill was one highlight along a statewide pilgrimage for the Kansas Department of Commerce this week as members presented historic attractions with funds to keep Dodge City on the lips of locals and visitors alike. Leaders from Boot Hill…
Chalk Fest revival brings color to downtown Emporia
After more than a decade, the Emporia Arts Center brought back its popular Chalk Fest event Saturday, to the delight of local artists and community members alike. The event transformed the 800 block of Commercial Street into a vibrant canvas…
Solar moratorium sent back to county planners
A proposed moratorium on both commercial wind and commercial solar projects for two years by the county planning commission was struck down by Jackson County Commissioners at their meeting on Monday morning. Members of the planning commission met last Thursday…
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