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Sedgwick Library offers a STEM program for kids
Last summer, the Harvey County Extension office ran a STEM program at Lillian Tear Library, and according to Librarian Chantel Rindt, everybody loved it. So she went out and got a grant and now runs a monthly STEM program for…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 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…
Pittsburg Community Schools’ superintendent named in announcement
Pittsburg Community Schools has a new superintendent. This evening, J.B. Elliott was announced for the role at a board of education meeting. He currently serves as the superintendent of Perry-Lecompton public schools, a title he's had for the last 7 years. Elliott's…
Appraiser’s Office launches new portal for property value appeals
The Johnson County Appraiser’s Office has launched a new online portal for property owners in the county to appeal their property value. The Appraiser’s Office determines property values, sending out Notices of Appraised Value to property owners in the spring…
Here are the six Wichita schools proposed for permanent closure this year
Four Wichita elementary schools and two middle schools would be closed under a proposal considered by the school board Monday evening. Clark, Park, Payne and Cleaveland Traditional Magnet elementary schools would be shuttered, along with Hadley and Jardine Magnet middle school.…
Augusta airport runway renovation will strand tenants for 7 months
"For me, it means I have to commute a lot more around the section doing my engineering contract work," said Keiter. Keiter has lived just east of the airport for 32 years. The problem is, in order to make room,…
‘I loved how it was:’ Johnson County neighbors fight apartment plans on tree-covered land
Bootsie Martin moved to Olathe’s Cedar Creek neighborhood for the nature. “I have deer that come in my backyard. In the spring they bring their babies. There are foxes running through my backyard. It’s the wildlife, the trees, the lake.…
Liberal attempts Guinness World Records for pancakes
Liberal is attempting to break two Guinness World Records ahead of the 75th International Pancake Day (IPD) race on Tuesday. The race is a pre-Lenten tradition between Olney, England and Liberal. The race in Olney dates back to 1445. In…
Exploring Kansas heritage with the Osage Trail
Members of the Southeast Kansas Museum Alliance are hoping a proposed project will help people learn more about Kansas history. Leaders in the Southeast Kansas Museum Alliance are discussing an official Osage Trail Byway designation through the Southeast Kansas region. So far,…
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