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Mercy looks to complete acquisition of Pittsburg hospital by Sept. 1
Mercy Hospital Joplin’s top official said Thursday progress continues toward the acquisition of the existing hospital in Pittsburg. Mercy announced in February that it planned to acquire the 50-bed hospital in Pittsburg from Wichita-based Ascension Via Christi ministry. Mercy's presence in Southeast…
Portrait of a Kansas town that went all-in on clean energy after a devastating tornado
Greensburg was mostly destroyed by the tornado of May 4, 2007. Some homes on the outskirts were repairable. But most of the core of the town was completely wiped out. Debris was everywhere. Hohl’s son’s bedsheet was lodged in a…
Freeman plans to open emergency room, 10 inpatient beds in Fort Scott, Kansas
Freeman Health System announced a further expansion into Southeast Kansas on Thursday. Freeman CEO Paula Baker told a crowd gathered around the emergency entrance to the former hospital in Fort Scott — now known as the Bourbon County Medical Facility —…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 14, 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 13, 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…
Wind energy banned in Shawnee County, solar on one year moratorium
Shawnee County Commissioners are moving one step closer to shaping the future of wind and solar energy within the county. ... Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the solar moratorium. That gives the planning department one year for extensive research…
Newton police getting new training facility
The Newton City Commission approved the plans for a police training facility Tuesday night. The city bought a building near City Hall in August and is now asking contractors to put in bids to update it. Newton Police Chief Craig…
Pittsburg city leaders support $50 million “Gorilla Rising” project for downtown with $10 million investment
City leaders throw their support behind a project to bring a new college of business to downtown Pittsburg. Building on the success of Block 22, project Gorilla Rising is an initiative to build a new college of business at 3rd…
In Newton, Professionals organize to serve, unite Latino and Spanish-speaking community
Navigating a new country, culture, bureaucratic system and language is no easy task. Sal Lujano Jr. said he watched his family do it firsthand when they came to Newton from Mexico. “When we first came here, we didn’t have a…
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