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Kansas universities finding ways to bring in more nursing students
Wichita State University released a new rendering of the eight-story building that will house classrooms and labs for WSU and the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Many factors have fueled the shortage of nurses over the years, including burnout,…
City water exceeds standard for HAAs
The city of Parsons sent out a public notice recently about haloacetic acids being found in drinking water samples at levels greater than the state allows. The water was sampled on Nov. 13 and tests showed that the water exceeded…
Thousands of students in Kansas and Missouri have left public education. Here’s why
Thousands of students in Missouri and Kansas have left public school in the last four years, in line with a national trend of more families disengaging from public education. An analysis by the Associated Press, Big Local News and Stanford University…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 19, 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…
When cold coal froze, wind farms helped Evergy power Kansas through winter weather
Evergy maintained "normal operating conditions for extreme weather," despite coal freezing, thanks in part to high winds powering wind farms through the recent blustery conditions. "The bottom line is we had enough power over the last week or so and…
Law enforcement agencies across the state are encrypting their radio traffic
Law enforcement agencies across the state are encrypting their radio traffic so the public can no longer hear it, and Harvey County is doing it this week. The block on Harvey County’s law enforcement radio traffic comes after a change…
Girard Council discusses water leaks
With negative temperatures and water leaks, last week proved to be a wild one for City of Girard employees. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, the city notified residents on Facebook that a vehicular accident involving a hydrant left…
Rural school district celebrates 1,000 adult graduates
USD 112 Central Plains recently celebrated its 1,000th adult diploma completion program graduate after just three years of offering a free, online high school program for Kansan adults. "As a small, rural school district, it has been exciting to see the…
County renews sheriff’s office contract with Edgerton
The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners renewed a $538,858 contract last week for Edgerton to continue receiving law enforcement services from the sheriff’s office in 2024.The issue was discussed during the board’s Thursday meeting. Brian Seidler, Johnson County Sheriff’s…
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