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Clearwater Police announces death of officer in early morning car crash
The Clearwater Police Department and the City of Clearwater announced the death of a city police officer in a car crash. In a post on the city's Facebook page, Police Chief Kirk Ives and Mayor Burt Ussery said Officer Scott…
Supreme Court sets rules on when public officials can block social media users
The Supreme Court on Friday laid out a new test for determining when actions taken by government employees on social media -- such as posting messages, deleting comments or blocking users -- constitute official business verses personal conduct. The distinction…
Pitt Plastics breaks ground on new facility expansion
Pitt Plastics, known as one of Pittsburg's most iconic businesses for over 50 years, has broke ground on a new expansion building that is planned to be completed in 2025. The expansion is planning to add 200,000 square feet to…
Altamont, Kansas prepares for new pocket park
A pocket park is coming to the city of Altamont, Kansas. City officials are working to convert Lansdowne Garden into the unique space. The small area at the corner of US-160 and Huston Avenue has been unoccupied for quite some…
Kansas towns compete for ‘best small town’ title
Two Kansas towns are neck-and-neck in a nationwide contest set to determine the best small town in the Midwest. Voting is currently open for a contest hosted by USA Today to find out which small town people think is the best…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 15, 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…
(Some) exotic pets allowed
Exotic pet ownership can be found in most cities, including Topeka. Before giving exotic pets a try, owners need to consider how the city regulates said ownership and what is permitted. Topeka senior animal control officer Jessica Bowers said the…
Legislators plan to end program for local property tax cuts, cut state tax instead
Kansas Republicans are advancing plans to abolish an unfunded program intended to help local governments provide property tax relief. Instead of putting money into the local ad valorem tax reduction fund for the first time in two decades, Republican lawmakers…
Businesses’ lawsuit against City of Lawrence to close homeless camps will go to jury trial in early 2025
A group of Lawrence businesses’ lawsuit against the City of Lawrence, which asks a Douglas County court to close a pair of homeless camps, is scheduled to go to trial at the beginning of 2025. According to updated Douglas County…
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