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KDOT addressing issues with U.S. 50 in western Kansas
The Kansas Department of Transportation says they are addressing issues with U.S. Highway 50 in western Kansas. The department says they are aware of the deteriorating road conditions between Offerle and Spearville. Numerous potholes have developed in the pavement affecting travel…
Mounted units apprehend Wichita shoplifter with $1,600 worth of stolen merchandise
Mounted units apprehended a shoplifter in Wichita with $1,600 worth of stolen merchandise in their vehicle. The Wichita Police Department said its mounted unit was doing a routine holiday patrol on North Greenwich Road Monday when someone waved them down about…
Cherryvale Historical Museum announces a move
The Cherryvale Historical Museum board has announced that the museum will move to a new building in the new year. In January, board members and volunteers will begin transitioning from the current location, 215 E. Fourth St. in Cherryvale, to…
Hutchinson Fire Department rescues two Cargill workers from 70 feet in air
The Hutchinson Fire Department rescued two Cargill Salt workers from 70 feet in the air on Monday afternoon. The HFD responded around 3:30 p.m. to the report of two workers stuck on a hydraulic man lift approximately 100 feet in…
Shop With a Cop helps 30 children with Christmas
Sunday marked the ninth year that Parsons police provided a little Christmas cheer to the community with its annual Shop With a Cop program. The Parsons Police Department helped 30 children from the community shop for Christmas. The partnership with…
City leaders approve zones for drinking alcohol in two Topeka neighborhoods
Topeka city leaders have approved designated zones for drinking alcoholic beverages in the Capital City. At Tuesday's City Council meeting, members voted to approve certain common consumption areas (CCA). Earlier this year, Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill to allow…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 19, 2023
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…
Feds tout pedestrian, cyclist safety measures in new road design rules
The federal government issued new road design standards Tuesday for the first time in 14 years, and Biden administration officials say the long-delayed manual will make roads safer for walkers, cyclists and even motorists on crowded streets. The latest edition of the…
City of Salina website set to be the official city ‘newspaper’ for public notices
The City of Salina is moving more into the digital age after it decided to use its own website to publish notices beginning with the new year. This move comes after the city commission Monday adopted a resolution to designate…
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