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This JoCo city could be next to make rules for protecting mature trees
Roeland Park is taking the hot-button issue of tree preservation to the residents. After a proposed ordinance that would have put new rules in place for removing trees failed by one vote at the Roeland Park City Council this summer,…
Merriam is creating a public art master plan
The city of Merriam is working on a master plan to bring more public art to the city. In August, the Merriam City Council unanimously approved a nearly $30,000 contract with Julia Dixon, a Massachusetts-based consultant, to help bring a public…
Axtell’s newest project: fitness center
Axtell is soon to have a new community fitness center. It’s just one in a series of new projects the town of 400 residents has taken on over the past several years with the goal of keeping their community’s population…
Armed intruder at Garden City Community College locks campus, schools down Thursday morning
The Garden City Police Department has issued a statement in regards to an armed intruder at Garden City Community College. At 8:00 am Thursday morning, the Garden City Community College Police Department was alerted to a possible armed intruder in…
A security problem has taken down computer systems for almost all Kansas courts
Computer systems for almost all of Kansas’ courts have been offline for five days because of what officials call a “security incident,” preventing them from accepting electronic filings and blocking public access to many of their records. Judicial branch officials…
Police board debates whether to renew contract with Genesis as it avoids paying property tax
Riley County police board members debated Monday whether to renew an agreement with a gym for police department employees to work out. The contract between the Riley County Police Department and Genesis Health Clubs is now under review. Wichita-based Genesis,…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 18, 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…
Smoky Hill River Renewal takes step forward; First trail section will open later this month
Work on the Smoky Hill River Renewal Project has finally began, with a section of trail new the channel officially opening at the end of the month. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for the half-mile section of the new trail…
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