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New city manager highlights focal points in Topeka
Robert Perez is officially one week into his new job as Topeka city manager. Monday, 27 News sat down with Perez about what he looks forward to tackling in his first year on the job. Entering his second week on…
Barber County first responders do simulation training
First responders in Barber County held a training exercise on Friday with a school bus and truck carrying hazardous materials. The victims? Actors. The smoke? Non-toxic. “Our goal was to see how our protocols, whether we were EMS, fire, law…
How is Topeka addressing homelessness after SCOTUS ruling?
Homeless people across the country can now be penalized for sleeping outside, but the Supreme Court says it should be up to each local government. The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) voted 6-3 Friday morning that it is…
City of Lawrence files case against landlord for refusal of housing vouchers
The City of Lawrence has filed what appears to be its first Douglas County District Court lawsuit against a local landlord for allegedly refusing a prospective tenant based solely on their use of housing vouchers. Sue Herynk and her husband…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 28, 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 June 27, 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…
Russell Awarded a Grant for Street Lighting Upgrades
The City of Russell is excited to announce that it has been awarded $122,783 in grant funds through the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant to upgrade 311 streetlights to more energy-efficient technologies. The KCC received…
Supreme Court Expands Cities’ Power to Remove Homeless Camps
The Supreme Court loosened the restraints on city officials confronting homeless encampments, overturning a lower court that found it unconstitutional to penalize people for sleeping in public when they have nowhere else to stay. Writing for the court, Justice Neil…
Construction begins on expansion of Wichita homeless facility
A groundbreaking ceremony was held to begin construction of a major expansion for the Union Rescue Mission in north Wichita. Construction will get started on July 8th to create several enhancements to the facility at 2800 North Hillside. The Union…
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