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Local police honor breast cancer awareness with pink badges
The Baxter Springs Police Officer's are turning in their badges for new pink ones in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. "Last year several people walked up to officers and shared stories related to their experience with breast cancer. Some as…
Three Kansas counties meet to discuss concerns over proposed energy corridor
On Tuesday night, leaders of three central Kansas counties met to discuss a proposed energy corridor that has landowners concerned. The National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) is a route designated by the federal government to expand projects to transport…
New sales tax to support health care goes into effect in Norton County
Starting Oct. 1, Norton County residents will see a change in the cash register as a 1% sales tax increase to support health care goes into effect. Kevin Faughnder, Norton County Hospital’s CEO, said it’s tough for rural health nationwide…
Arkansas City to upgrade water system
Arkansas City has launched its new Drinking Water System Improvement Master Plan. The city says the initiative is critical to address aging infrastructure and improve efficiency. “We are excited to take this next step toward modernizing our water system,” City…
Union hopes new bonus will plug gap after ‘unprecedented loss’ of Shawnee County dispatchers
Emergency dispatchers in Shawnee County will be receiving a new retention bonus in a move praised by law enforcement and a local union. Shawnee County commissioners approved of a new $3,000 retention bonus for dispatchers in late September. This new…
Petition to lift breed-specific ban in Salina fails
An effort to lift a dog breed-specific ban in Salina has hit a roadblock. Salinans Against BSL (Breed Specific Language) has been working for years to lift the breed-specific ban. Last week, a petition containing 1,814 signatures requiring the city…
Wamego may close burn pile to non-residents
The City of Wamego’s burn pile has always been intended for city resident use only, however city officials have never enforced the rule and county residents have been allowed to haul debris there. That may soon change. Wamego City Manager…
Andover modifies policy on financial guarantees, bond terms to make suburb more ‘developer friendly’
Andover is attempting to make development easier and faster for developers. This month, the city of Andover's Council unanimously approved changes to its policy on public infrastructure financing for developments up for special assessments. The changes will reduce the financial…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 30, 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…
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