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Wichita will now pay residents up to $100 to buy electric lawn equipment
For the third year, the City of Wichita has allocated funds to provide rebates for the replacement of lawn care devices for new, non-combustion equipment. In a news release on Thursday, the city said up to $100 rebates are available…
City of Pittsburg breaks ground on new mini golf course
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, the City of Pittsburg held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate breaking ground on a new mini golf facility at the Four Oaks Golf Course, 910 Memorial Drive, Pittsburg. City officials, key stakeholders, and donors attended…
Wichita residents, housing experts discuss city housing issues
Wichita residents and housing experts spoke about housing issues in the city Monday night. The Wichita Journalism Collaborative, which KSN is part of, hosted the event. A panel took questions from the audience and discussed the need for more homes in the community.…
Haysville to vote May 7 on sales tax renewal
A special election will be happening in Haysville. A renewal of the 1% city sales tax will be voted on. The money would be used to improve streets as well as parks and recreational amenities in the city. Residents voted down…
Financing options reviewed for potential courthouse repairs
Miami County commissioners are reviewing funding options, including financing, to pay for needed repairs to the Miami County Courthouse. Last fall, voters chose not to support a proposed quarter-cent sales tax to renovate and expand the Miami County Courthouse. Proposed…
Commerce renews effort to win incentives for electric, hydrogen vehicle assembly plant
The Commerce Department is making another run at a major piece of economic development legislation that would help the state attract an electric vehicle or hydrogen-powered vehicle manufacturing plant. Bob North, legal counsel for the department, appeared before the House Commerce…
Council lifts pit bull ban, adds ‘reckless owner’ penalty
Last week, the Clay Center City Council approved removing the breed-specific ban that includes pit bulls from its vicious dog ordinance and added that language that leads to a stiffer penalty for repeat offenders. The measures passed with one council…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 29, 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…
Local association educating public on importance of controlled burns
In prairielands like Kansas, if there's a lot of smoke in the air, there's a good chance that a fire has started, but one organization wants the public to know that not all of these fires are wild. The Smoky…
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