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City of Shawnee can restrict roommates: Judge dismisses suit over controversial law
A federal judge has sided with Shawnee, dismissing a lawsuit over the city’s controversial co-living ban, which limits how many unrelated people can live together. David Deerson, an attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation representing the property management company suing…
Wichita Parks Department makes changes to Pickleball complex plans to address noise problems
Pickle Ball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and the distinctive sounds of the plastic ball hitting a paddle is popping up all over cities in the US. That sound is something William Long will have to…
Kansas folk artist M.T. Liggett is more than his eccentric ‘character’ in a new documentary
Those who drive through Mullinville, Kansas, population 197, might not remember the town. But they probably remember the miles of metal sculptures that line U.S. 400 just outside of it. Those totems and whirligigs are the work of eccentric folk artist…
Open Streets ICT to take place in downtown on Sunday
Open Streets ICT will take place this Sunday, Sept. 17, from 12 to 5 p.m. through downtown Wichita. The event will run on Douglas Avenue from Wichita's historic Delano District all the way to College Hill. Douglas will be blocked…
Pittsburg is landscaping with new “four-wheel-drive weed eaters”
The City of Pittsburg has a new landscaping team - one with a new "environmentally friendly" approach. "The area that customers are looking to maintain will show up while fenced off with a portable electric fence. And then, we'll turn…
Century-old pipes, water tower maintenance cause water main breaks in Emporia
A combination of water tower maintenance, shifts in water pressure and 80 to 100-year-old pipes is causing water main breaks across Emporia. On Wednesday, the City of Emporia issued a Water Watch after a 20-inch pipe from 1926 broke. After…
‘It’s not really about the bikes’: Advocates seek ideas to improve Wichita’s livability
Ten years ago, Wichita had less than 60 miles of bike paths. When the city asked people how to make Wichita more bike friendly, over 4,000 responded, calling for more paths – and more safety awareness from drivers. That level…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 13, 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…
The Kansas Supreme Court could strike down a Wichita ordinance used to arrest a protester
Kansas Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical Tuesday of a Wichita city ordinance used to justify arresting a protester. They will decide whether the ordinance is a violation of First Amendment rights. In 2020, Gabrielle Griffie led a protest over the…
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