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Municipal Bond Trends for September 10, 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…
Wichita officials looking at options for downtown parking
Wichita City Council members received an update Tuesday on a plan for downtown parking that has generated opposition from citizens and business owners. Assistant City Manager Troy Anderson said the plan was developed because the city has struggled with balancing…
After a cryptocurrency mine failed in McLouth, Douglas County considers how to regulate high-tech developments like it
These types of operations — and similar large-scale projects, such as data centers and battery systems used by wind and solar farms — are becoming more and more common in rural parts of the U.S. And unincorporated Douglas County has…
Lawrence City Commissioner will no longer attend general public comment in person, citing ‘dangerous’ and ‘disruptive’ behaviors
Lawrence City Commissioner Amber Sellers, for at least the last two commission meetings, has not been physically present for general public comment. ... Sellers said that she would listen to public comment from an alternative location. Source: LJWorld
‘Incredible … son, brother and friend’: Fundraiser for Kansas lineman killed in workplace accident
A fundraiser has been set up to help the family of a 20-year-old Wellington lineman who died Wednesday in a workplace accident. Wilson Price started with the city’s electric distribution department as an apprentice linemen in January 2024. He quickly…
How could Wichita change unpopular paid parking plan? City staff report offers hints
Wichita city staff is looking at options after a plan to charge for public parking at all 6,800 spots downtown sparked outrage from residents and business owners. The City Council isn’t expected to take any binding action when it meets…
New Council member hopes to change views of community involvement
Benedikt Middleton wants to change how people view community involvement. “I think there is this idea that to be a member of the city council, you have to be of a certain position in the community,” said Middleton. “I know,…
Garden Plain gets federal grant for new aquatics facility
The City of Garden Plain will be getting a federal grant to help build a new municipal pool and aquatics facility. The grant is for over $1.6 million from the National Parks Service, administered through the Kansas Department of Wildlife…
Wichita holding steady in water usage with drought restrictions
Wichita mayor Lily Wu reported a slight increase in water usage over the past week, but she said usage has been mostly steady and there has been an overall drop in water usage as the city goes into its second…
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