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Topeka band continues 18-year tradition summer shows
Orchestrated in perfect harmony, the Topeka Community Band has their second performance of the season. The Community Band has been a summer tradition in the Capitol City since 1996, and still continues to pull in a crowd. The old-fashion fun is…
Safe Haven Baby Box initiative launched by Salina Fire Department
The Salina Fire Department is launching an initiative to bring a Safe Haven Baby Box to the community. This initiative, which has been spearheaded by Mayor Bill Longbine with the support of the Salina City Commission, city manager Mike Schrage…
Burlingame looks to make some city-wide upgrades
Tuesday, June 18, Burlingame released a strategic plan to revitalize the city. The city of around 950 people plans to revamp their downtown, while recruiting new businesses and homeowners to the area. ... Burlingame also hopes to renovate its downtown…
Zaragoza vs. Johnson County (Tort Claims Act)
1. The recreational use exception to the Kansas Tort Claims Act, K.S.A. 75-6101 et seq., is not limited to outdoor areas or to areas intended for physical activity. 2. The recreational use exception to the Kansas Tort Claims Act depends…
License reading cameras catch a crook
A stolen truck out of Wichita showed up on Great Bend’s license plate reader cameras last Tuesday, June 11... On Thursday, police tracked the truck down and then were able to track down a camper that was in La Crosse.…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 20, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 18, 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…
Kansas lawmakers approve massive incentives to attract the Chiefs, Royals
After hours of heated deliberations, lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to create special tax incentives for major sports teams to build stadiums in Kansas. The bill will go to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s desk. While the governor previously said she wasn’t trying…
Salina Fire Department to install Safe Haven Baby Box
The fire chief in Salina says the department will install a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 1, and donations are needed to make this a reality. "The Salina Community Safe Haven Baby Box Initiative is crucial project in…
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