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Newton Fire/EMS receives $500,000 grant
After resourcefully building their own tender to haul water years ago, the Newton Fire/EMS department received just over half a million dollars toward a new fire tender. This will be the first time in nearly 10 years the department has…
Washington School’s new lease on life
First built in 1887, the Washington School heard the pitter-patter of young feet for nearly 100 years. The original three-story building was replaced in 1937 with the current one-story structure that served Kindergarten through sixth grade until 1980. For a…
Debate on Brown County map at commission meeting, NIETC resolution discussed
The Brown County commissioners discussed a press release by Kansas Senator Jerry Moran about opposing the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) line and also discussing the Brown County map. Commissioner Richard Lehmkuhl was present during the meeting via Zoom…
Why is there a tuberculosis outbreak in Wyandotte County?
Nearly 50 cases of tuberculosis have been confirmed in Wyandotte County — more than the total number of cases in the state of Kansas last year. Still, experts say overall public risk is low. Health officials have confirmed 49 cases…
63% of rural hospitals in Kansas at risk of closing
Kansas has seen eight hospitals close since 2015. Now more than 90 hospitals in the Sunflower State are at risk or immediate risk of closing. The Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform (CHQPR) keeps track of rural hospitals that…
Ordinance discussed for electric vehicles
Chief Wahwasuck also discussed a potential ordinance needed for the electric vehicles around town. “We are looking at working on an ordinance for all the electronic vehicles around town… All the major municipalities have put one in place,” Chief Wahwasuck…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 26, 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…
Lenexa unveils new $73M Justice Center — Here’s a sneak peek inside
After five years of planning and construction, the Lenexa Justice Center opens Monday to the public, with the city’s hopes that it will take Lenexa law enforcement into the future. ... In the works since 2019, the $73 million project…
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