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How the Fed Can Cut Rates This Summer Without Cutting Rates
The Federal Reserve has more than one way to work its will on the economy. It could soon start using its more subtle tools to start nudging rates down. That still would have a real impact on businesses and households. The…
Humboldt brewery on tap
On April 10, 2015, brothers Tony and Josh Works set a goal. A year from that date, they wanted to sit on the patio at the future Union Works Brewing Co. and enjoy a pint of craft beer. It took nearly…
Groundbreaking for 500 million dollar development in Park City
Friday was a day three and a half years in the making. It was the official groundbreaking for Champtown, a $500 million development in Park City, and parts of it could open as soon as next year. Champtown hopes to…
Wichitans, housed and not, lie in wait about a future homeless campus
In Historic Midtown sits a recently-emptied building, the once-oldest school operating in Wichita: Park Elementary, usually home to about 200 students, empty of the children and teachers that once walked its halls. The decision to close the school this past May…
City of Pittsburg approves $10 Million funding agreement with PSU
The city of Pittsburg agrees to terms with Pittsburg State University for millions in funding for a new college of business. The Gorilla Rising Project aims to develop the new college, as well as on site parking, at 3rd and…
Smithsonian Magazine lists Humboldt among best small towns
The Smithsonian Magazine named Humboldt as one of the “15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2024.” It’s an annual list of small towns “that make up the heart of America.” The towns all have populations fewer than 25,000, according to…
Kansas Nonprofits receive more than $4 Million in Community Service Program Tax Credits
Governor Laura Kelly has announced that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits have been awarded to support the fundraising efforts of 26 nonprofit organizations across Kansas. These funds will enhance local access to quality childcare, healthcare, education, arts…
City Manager candidates unveiled
The City of Atchison has announced that the search for a new City Manager for Atchison is advancing into an in-person interview process with four applicants in contention for the position. Three applicants are scheduled for a day of tours,…
From the Flint Hills to the Flatlands: Hundreds of cyclists make the trek across the Sunflower State
50 years ago, the inaugural Biking Across Kansas ride kicked off with participants traveling through Tribune. For the anniversary year, over 700 riders gathered back in Tribune and have spent the past week cycling across the Sunflower State. BAK is the second…
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