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Experience at Camp Courage led young Topeka woman to pursue a career in firefighting
BreAnna Droge — the newest Topeka Fire Department recruit — said she is thankful for the women who came before her and excited for those who will follow. Droge is the first woman to be recruited to the fire department…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 3, 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…
Inside JCPRD – Provence Village: A short-lived Johnson County city
Pop quiz: How many cities in Johnson County begin with the letter “P”? The answer may surprise you. Of course, we all know Prairie Village, but what about Provence Village? The city, which was an independent third-class city, existed southwest…
Douglas County Commission approves revised wind energy regulations
Douglas County commissioners voted Wednesday to approve revisions to local wind energy regulations. Alternative energy has drawn a great deal of public interest, particularly from rural residents who would be more directly impacted by large wind farms and solar farms…
Kansas to get $28 million for safe drinking water project
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that Kansas will receive $28.6 million under a federal project to identify and replace lead water service lines, preventing exposure to lead in drinking water. Health officials have said that lead can cause a…
Pottawatomie County no longer in need of volunteers as cleanup effort enters next phase
Pottawatomie County officials say significant progress has been made on the cleanup effort in Westmoreland following Tuesday’s devastating tornado. “There’s still a lot to do but we kind of considered we’ve made it to the next phase of operations. We…
City to open ‘the world’s best outdoor gym’ in north Wichita
A new fitness court will open this month in north Wichita, the city said Friday. Alongside Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Wichita Parks and Recreation and the National Fitness Campaign, the city announced a partnership to bring an…
City of Wichita considering making microchipping your dog and cat mandatory
The city of Wichita is looking at a recommendation made by the Animal Services Advisory Board to make it mandatory for owners to have their dogs and cats microchipped. In 2023 the animal services advisory board made a subcommittee to…
Kansas STAR bond proposal for Chiefs, Royals leaves billion-dollar questions unresolved
A sales tax revenue (STAR) bond proposal introduced to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals across the border would not translate to a surefire score for a new stadium if Kansas lawmakers approve it during a future…
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