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Salina rich in 100-plus years of aviation history
November is recognized as National Aviation History Month and in Salina, there is plenty of history to recognize. With names including the likes of Glenn L. Martin and Steve Fossett, and organizations including the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy and…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 18, 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…
Valley Center’s new water plant to bring savings to residents’ pockets
Valley Center currently sells raw water to the City of Wichita. Wichita treats this water, and then Valley Center buys the treated water back. However, the town is building its own water treatment plant to eliminate Wichita from the process.…
Wichita Fire Department rolls out new alert tool
The Wichita Fire Department is using a new tool to alert drivers when emergency vehicles are nearby. They’re called HAAS Alerts and pop up on your car’s dashboard or through apps like Waze. Other departments in the area like Mulvane…
After 52 years in the ground, Seward County time capsule reveals memories
When the lost time capsule from 1972 was discovered two weeks ago on the Seward County Fairgrounds, there was excitement about what was inside. The capsule was supposed to be unearthed two years ago, but it was forgotten, and since…
Douglas County group hopes ‘data walks,’ exploration of guaranteed income project will lead to lasting solutions to poverty
As they take a deep look at health and poverty in the community, Douglas County officials and community organizations are hoping to get residents engaged in the hard data behind some decidedly hard facts — for example, this fact: In…
More fresh fruit, vegetables will soon be headed to Wichita ‘food deserts.’ Here’s how
The shelves and run-down refrigerators at Mr. MC’s Market in north Wichita are running low, mainly because many local produce items aren’t in season. But that’s soon to change. The market, on 21st Street near I-135, is in a food…
Paid parking to come up for another vote Tuesday. Here are Wichita’s latest options
After receiving swift backlash from community members and downtown business owners earlier this year, the Wichita City Council will finally vote Tuesday on how it will implement paid parking. The paid parking system will affect most of downtown Wichita, Old…
FACT SHEET: Celebrating Three Years of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at USDA
Three years ago, on November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making a historic investment in America’s infrastructure and competitiveness. Since being signed into law, it has been instrumental in transforming the lives and livelihoods of farmers,…
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