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School canceled due to threat of violence
Woodson U.S.D. 366 in Yates Center cancelled school Thursday (3/7) after authorities received a threat of violence. Wednesday night, Yates Center Police Department and the Woodson County Sheriff's Office were made aware of a threat directed at the high school. Those…
Disc golf tees up for expansion around pond
The Walnut Valley Disc Golf Association has operated and maintained an 18-hole disc golf course around Knebler Pond in Arkansas City since April of 2021, under an agreement with the city, which owns the property. That agreement is set to…
Bourbon Co. Theater resurgence begins with adult prom
A group of Ft. Scott residents is determined to bring back a community theatre to Bourbon County. Last summer, Bourbon County Community Theatre or BCCT officially formed as a non-profit organization to bring theatre productions to Bourbon County. Vice President…
Topeka shares 10-year plan for city-wide projects
City of Topeka staff have created the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for city-wide projects over the next 10 years. According to a City of Topeka spokeswoman, city staff created the 2025-2034 CIP and first presented it to the governing…
Baxter Springs FD to receive $1 million in federal appropriations bill
The FY2024 Appropriations Package includes $1 million in funding for the Baxter Springs Fire Department. The federal House of Representatives passed the bill Wednesday. It includes a total of $2.6 million in federal funding for Kansas law enforcement and first…
Governor Kelly Announces More than $930M in Highway Projects Added to IKE Development Pipeline
Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced the addition of 17 highway modernization and expansion projects – a total investment of $932 million – to the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program’s (IKE) Development Pipeline. IKE is the…
New Kansas bill requests $40 million for homeless shelters, requires enforcement of camping laws
A bill supported by Sedgwick County and the city of Wichita is requesting $40 million from the state for homeless shelter infrastructure, and it also requires localities to enforce ordinances on camping and vagrancy. The bill is born out of a…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 7, 2024
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your…
Johnson County vs. State Fire Marshall: Fire code applied to group homes
Six years ago, the State Fire Marshal's office issued citations for fire code violations to two group homes for developmentally impaired adults operated under the auspices of a Johnson County social service agency. The Fire Marshal considered the homes to…
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