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Kansans raise concerns over government’s proposed transmission line corridor
A proposed electric transmission corridor that could run through Kansas is prompting questions from Kansans. The Pawnee County community met at the Larned Community Center Thursday evening to ask those questions, share their stories, and share their concerns. “I’m really…
Topeka releases results of new police chief survey
The City of Topeka has released the findings from public sessions as part of the hiring process for a new police chief. From July 22 to Aug. 3, the City of Topeka collected 260 responses to the community survey. Three…
Great Bend dealing with trash, dead animals dumped at compost
Issues at the compost site caused the City of Great Bend to release a press release Monday on the proper usage of the site south of town. Permitted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the compost site is…
Report predicts Kansas population will grow by half-million in 50 years
Kansas’ population is expected to grow by nearly 500,000 people in the next 50 years, and non-white residents are predicted to drive that growth, a research center forecasts. A report from Wichita State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business…
32-mile stretch of I-70 to close next month despite objections, safety concerns
The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Department said this week that the Kansas Department of Transportation will close a 32-mile stretch of I-70 for one day next month for the removal of the 150th Avenue bridge in Trego County. ... The Sheridan…
Derby: Conservation efforts paying off in drought response
In the first two weeks of mandator water restrictions, the City of Derby is among Wichita-area communities reporting a significant water usage reduction. The City of Derby reports a 44% reduction in water usage already. Early this month, the City…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 19, 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…
Salina and Saline County seek public input for downtown government buildings
Salina and Saline County are looking at reimagining the government spaces shared between them downtown and want the public's input. A series of study sessions by the governing bodies of both the city and county happen this week, leading to…
Plans to revive this JoCo city park include bike trails, dog park and arboretum
The city of Roeland Park is zeroing in on a vision for a renewed Nall Park.City staff is working on the first update to the Nall Park master plan in 17 years, and the Roeland Park City Council reviewed the…
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