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Commission discusses wind project moratorium
The Labette County Commission may consider extending the current moratorium on the construction of wind harvesting projects in the county. The current moratorium ends in April, commissioners were told, and discussed if voting on the issue in March would provide…
Halstead fire crews battle large fire in bitter cold
Harvey County fire crews battled a large fire in bitterly cold temperatures early Tuesday around 12:20 a.m. at an automotive repair shop. Halstead Fire/EMS said the fire happened on Halstead Road just south of U.S. Highway 50. Upon arrival, crews…
Is Wichita affordable for single renters? This report says it’s the top city in the US
If you’re a single renter looking for more affordable cities to live in, you may want to take a close look at Kansas. According to a report by apartment rental company RentHop, Wichita was ranked the most affordable city for…
‘We care about each other’: Topekans weigh in on city’s homeless initiative
Community leaders are moving into the next phase of addressing the city's homeless population. On Tuesday, the 'Homeless Initiative,' partially led by design chair Brianna Sylver, held an ideation session to brainstorm solutions to Topeka's homeless problem. "The goal is…
City Council votes for more input on overturning LLC contribution ban
The expected City Council overturn of a 2-week-old ban on contributions to city of Wichita election candidates from limited liability companies and corporations took a detour Tuesday. The Council voted 5-2 to refer the ordinance change to members' district advisory boards, which offer…
Clay Center City Council passes grant policy
In a meeting that lasted about five minutes, the Clay Center Council swore in Mayor Jimmy Thatcher and recently-reelected council members and approved one agenda item last week on Tuesday, Jan. 2. The sole agenda item that was approved outside…
Bobcats spotted by Johnson County officials at Shawnee Mission Park
Two bobcats were spotted roaming Shawnee Mission Park on Tuesday. Johnson County Park and Recreation (JCPRD) Natural Resource staff took pictures of two bobcats walking through the park while doing deer density research. They snapped the rare photo while surveying the…
Topeka asks every resident to begin flushing water
The City of Topeka is asking residents to flush possibly contaminated water to restore fresh water for customers. While the City of Topeka, and parts of Shawnee County are still in a Boil Water Advisory, Utilities staff with the City…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 16, 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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