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Rush County hospital transitioning to a ‘rural emergency hospital’
Rush County Memorial Hospital announced Friday that the hospital will be transitioning to a 'rural emergency hospital.' The hospital will continue to provide a 24/7 emergency room, lab and radiology services, outpatient care, physical therapy, the Wellness Center, and the…
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation announces third solar project
Sunflower Electric Power Corp. is partnering on a 150-megawatt solar energy project near Fort Dodge Station, the company’s electric generating facility one mile southeast of Dodge City, Kan. Expected commercial operation is during the first half of 2026. Sunflower is a…
Prairiefire bank seeks court guidance over how defaulted bonds should be paid
Prairiefire is looking for guidance on how to pay down the first tranche of almost $65 million in defaulted debt, since the Overland Park development hasn't yielded enough sales taxes to fully cover those obligations. UMB Bank, the trustee for Prairiefire's sales…
Some Midwest states take power to ban wind and solar projects away from local communities
The land in Piatt County in central Illinois is flat, and it’s easy to see for miles around Jerry Edwards’ house in a rural area north of Mansfield. In a few months, his view will include a wind farm, with…
Topeka officials move to clear homeless camps from area along Kansas River
Topeka officials are preparing to begin the implementation of an ordinance aimed at removing members of the local homeless population from camps along the Kansas River. KSNT 27 News spoke with sources with the City of Topeka and the Topeka Rescue…
City commission approves $60M Wastewater Treatment Plant, $90M Cargill expansions
The full Dodge City Commission conducted a regular meeting on Feb. 5. Commissioners approved Ordinance # 3808 authorizing the execution of the loan agreement between the city and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) for financing of the wastewater…
A tribute to black history
The Gordon Parks Museum in Ft. Scott has something on display to further honor many historic African Americans. A tribute panel exhibit consists of more than 100 photos, posters, and information on the some of the most notable and important black…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 9, 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…
They hoped solar panels would secure the future of their farm. Then their neighbors found out
Some implored the commissioners to vote to allow the so-called West Gardner plan, a utility-size array of solar panels, saying the county needed to commit to clean energy for their children’s future. But others were just as passionately opposed. ...…
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