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City of Lawrence plans: Open Pallet village, prohibit camping, establish police office downtown
The City of Lawrence is planning to open a village of shelters for people experiencing homelessness Monday, soon end support at the sanctioned North Lawrence campsite, prohibit camping in that area and establish an office for police officers who will…
Rossville community clears debris after EF2 tornado damages town
A local man lost much of his property to Wednesday's EF2 tornado. The next day, many in the community showed up to lend a helping hand. Chad Shafstall's friend experienced the wicked storm that rolled through Rossville around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.…
Shawnee County tornado sirens turn controversial for some local residents
A local emergency management spokesman is weighing on why the decision was made to turn tornado sirens on during Wednesday night's storms. Tornado sirens could be heard across Shawnee County in the evening hours on March 13. 27 News spoke with…
Emporia nominated for USA Today’s favorite main street
Emporia has been nominated by USA Today as one of the nation's favorite main streets for the 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. Every year nominees are selected by a panel of experts. This year six 10Best editors narrowed the final list of…
FREE Rural Health and Prosperity Grants 101 Workshop
Registration Now Open! FREE Rural Health and Prosperity Grants 101 Workshop Mark your calendars! State and federal agencies are again collaborating to present a Rural Health and Prosperity Grants 101 Workshop in McPherson on April 16 & 17, 2024. Two track options…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 14, 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…
Wichita vs. Griffie: Constitutionality of Noise Ordinance
This case requires us to decide whether the provision within Wichita Municipal Code of Ordinances (W.M.O.) § 5.24.010(c) criminalizing "noisy conduct tending to reasonably arouse alarm, anger or resentment in others" is unconstitutionally overbroad under the First Amendment. Both the…
Liberal city buildings to see solar panel installation
Green energy is becoming more important than ever and soon, the City of Liberal will be dipping its toes into just that. A handful of buildings throughout town will soon see the installation of solar panels, and Solar Grids Chief…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 13, 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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