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Breed-specific ban putting a strain on Salina animal shelter
A decades-long breed-specific ban targeting pit bulls and similar dogs in Salina could be putting a strain on the city’s animal shelter. City leaders say Salina Animal Services is housing 64 dogs as of the latest update. Nearly half of…
Parsons residents asked to voice opinions in police survey, link here
A federal grant is helping police officers in Parsons become better partners with the community. Police Chief Robert Spinks says a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice is helping to pay for additional training for officers, as well as…
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office receives grant towards new 4K body cameras
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office received a nice grant of $90,000. Money that will provide 22 new body cameras for patrol deputies, including SROs, court security, and community outreach deputies. Cherokee County is one of 40 departments across the country…
Coffeyville firefighters seek help restoring classic fire engine
Firefighters in Coffeyville hope to restore of piece of the department’s history. International Association of Firefighters Local 265 in Coffeyville is raising money to restore a fire engine the department first used nearly 75 years ago. The truck is a…
Lawrence city commissioners approve 20-year, $103M plan to make sidewalks accessible
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan to bring city sidewalks and curb ramps up to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The plan is estimated to cost the city and residents about $103.5 million over the next…
Lawrence city commissioners have mixed feelings about on-the-go drinking downtown
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday showed a range of interest in creating a “common consumption area,” which would allow folks to drink alcoholic beverages as they move through downtown. City staff members researched other communities in Kansas that have enacted…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 17, 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…
Topeka thwarted in bike lane effort
The Build Kansas Advisory Committee rejected a proposal from the city of Topeka to use federal grant funds to build seven bike lanes across the community. ... The city contributed $0 to the project, relying on the Build Kansas fund…
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