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City looks at plans to restore buildings destroyed in April 2023 storm
Chanute city commissioners looked at plans from owners of four buildings in downtown Chanute destroyed by a storm in early April 2023. Buildings the commission reviewed at last Monday’s meeting were 23/25 W. Main,; 29 W. Main; 101 S. Grant;…
Riley County no longer requiring licenses for pets in unincorporated areas.
Most pets are no longer required to be licensed in unincorporated Riley County. Riley County commissioners on Monday adopted an animal control resolution that included changes to the licensing policy. “We removed the licensing requirement for just general pets,” deputy…
Newman, Garden City CC expand collaboration to battle Kansas education desert
One of Wichita's universities is expanding its resources in southwest Kansas. The aim is to alleviate southwest Kansas' higher-education desert while also keeping them near home to enter the professional workforce. That's what is behind a collaboration between Garden City…
City approves resolution revising how incentives will be funded for housing projects
The Manhattan City Commission on Tuesday revised a recent decision to provide incentives for low-income housing projects, seeking state tax credits. Commissioners debated three options, ultimately selecting a resolution that involves covering the project’s building permit and water/sewer connection fees…
Derby is getting a 160 million dollar beach, ziplining, BMX and more
When you think of Derby, Kansas you may not necessarily think of a vacation destination, but that may soon change. “We’re very excited about what this means for Derby, we’re excited for what this might mean for the future,” said…
Neighbors bring trucks and tractors to help area tornado victims in Overbrook
Ethan Steenback said he was away in the greater Kansas City area when the tornado hit the farm where he lives with Ashley Steenback and their 7-year-old daughter, Paisley. ... He expressed amazement at how many area residents came afterward…
Largest Belt Buckle a successful tourist attraction in its first year
“It surpassed my wildest imagination,” said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau director. Towering beside the rodeo stadium at 19 feet 10 1/2 inches wide and 13 feet 11 1/4 inches tall (even taller since it rests on…
‘Gunsmoke Trail’ encourages trips to western Kansas towns
Images of cowboys and gunslingers still resonate with the public, long after the Old West came to an end. Tourism professionals for Wichita, Dodge City, Abilene and Hays announced an effort last week seeking to capitalize on that. They said…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 16, 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…
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