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Proposed overnight homeless shelter in Butler County causes controversy over location
For years some in the Butler County community of El Dorado have had no choice but to live on the street. But that could change when the El Dorado City Commissioners vote on a special permit for a proposed new…
Plan would turn former Kansas prison into tourist attraction
It’s a place where thousands of men paid for their crimes. One Leavenworth County city hopes to rescue an old prison from the wrecking ball and turn it into a tourist destination and a testament to local history. City leaders in Lansing…
Fort Scott officials working to maintain local ER access
Fort Scott officials are still working to make sure Bourbon County residents still have local access to an emergency room after December 20th. That's the date Ascension Via Christi has given for when they'll cease operations of the emergency room…
Topeka City Council votes to extend interim city manager’s contract
The Topeka City Council approved multiple items at its Dec. 5 meeting. City leaders voted to extend the contract of Interim City Manager Richard Nienstedt. He will stay in this position until a permanent city manager can be hired. Nienstedt has…
Uniontown SD receives hydroponic farm from Leafy Green Farms
Last week the Uniontown district received a hydroponic farm from Leafy Green Farms. The district is partnering with Leafy Green Farms for five years to have a hydroponic farm classroom on campus so students can learn how to grow organic…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 7, 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…
Bel Aire finds manager at City Hall
Bel Aire looked no further than City Hall to find its next city manager. The city council on Dec. 5 chose current finance director and assistant city manager Ted Henry to replace Ty Lasher on April 1. Henry has served…
Matt Jensby to lead City of Kechi
Matt Jensby has been named Kechi's new city administrator. Jensby replaces Kamme Sroufe following her resignation this fall. Jensby served as the police chief in Maize for 18 years after growing up in Valley Center. He is a 1990 Valley…
Committee working to revise Lawrence’s Land Development Code talks incentives, energy
While members of the Land Development Code Update Steering Committee didn’t take a look at any new sections of the revised rules for how Lawrence should grow on Thursday, they did participate in plenty of discussion about incentives and energy.…
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