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Wichita Public Library holds vote for new library card design
The Wichita Public Library would like people to vote on a new design for their library cards. There are three categories, kid, teen and adult, with three designs to choose from in each. The categories break down into kid, teen…
Shop with a Wichita Cop brings smiles to two little girls who lost their father last year
Tuesday it was time for kids to do a little early Christmas shopping with some folks in blue. Also known as 'Shop with a Cop.' We went along as the kids got the chance to make their holiday dreams come…
Potential sites for Sedgwick County psychiatric hospital have been reduced to four
The state of Kansas is about to make big changes to its mental healthcare system, with a new psychiatric hospital located in Sedgwick County. "We see the mental health crisis that's occurring, we see the homeless crisis that's occurring, we…
Garden City to break ground on new Fire/EMS station
A new station for the Garden City Fire Department and emergency services is coming soon. Garden City will be breaking ground on the new fire station on Dec. 19. It will be at East Schulman Avenue and North Jennie Barker Road. "This…
Wichita to begin anti-violence program
Wichita City Council members have voted to approve an agreement with three agencies to begin the implementation of a violence prevention program in two areas of the city. The city began working with Chicago-based Cure Violence Global in 2022 to develop…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 12, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 11, 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…
Governor Kelly Encourages Kansans to Vote on New License Plate Design
Governor Laura Kelly today shared how Kansans will be able to weigh in on the next State of Kansas license plate. Starting today, Kansans can go to KSPlates.kansas.gov to vote for their favorite plate among five designs created by Mammoth…
Going from economic rut to groove in Liberal, Kansas
Is Liberal stuck in a rut? A year and a half ago, José Lara thought so. The U.S. Census showed Liberal and Seward County losing population. There were only about 10 new houses being built each year in town. He…
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