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Pittsburg seeks $360K grant to support homeless community
For more than a decade, the City of Pittsburg has annually applied for the Emergency Solutions Grant through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. This year, the city is requesting over $300,000 to support its homeless community. "We also help with…
Community theatre debuts with auditions for interactive comedy murder mystery
Excitement fills the air as the newly formed Bourbon County Community Theatre announces auditions for its inaugural production, "Holy Mother of Bingo!" by Patrick Walsh. Auditions are set for June 17 or 18 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Ellis Performing…
Benefit car show, cornhole tournament for Police Chief’s family
The community of Columbus, Kansas is coming together to support one of its own. According to the City of Columbus, Police Chief Jason Daniels was diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this month and community members are coming together to support…
Pittsburg official discusses inflation’s toll on City Hall & budget
Inflation isn't just impacting local residents, it's also affecting City Hall. Pittsburg Deputy City Manager Jay Byers says the city's budget has "most definitely" been impacted by inflation. Byers notes that a few years ago, during the pandemic, there were some…
Here’s how a possible $450 million bond issue could reshape Wichita school district
The Wichita school board heard a plan Monday for a $450 million bond issue proposal that would support the complete rebuilding of eight schools over the next five to six years. The district would reduce its overall footprint by 11…
Chetopa avoids potential water crisis
Chetopa averted a potential crisis this week by creating a work-around after a waterline broke that transports water from the Neosho River to the city’s water treatment plant. The temporary fix, which was in place Tuesday, used a large pump…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 11, 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 10, 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…
Boeing’s woes mean rising anxiety in Wichita, Kansas, the ‘Air Capital of the World’
Not everyone in the self-proclaimed “Air Capital of the World” works in the aviation industry, though it seems like everybody here knows someone who does. That’s why the entire city has a stake in what happens to Boeing and Spirit…
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