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Russell under mandatory water usage reduction
The City of Russell on Saturday called for a mandatory reduction in water usage. A news release from the city says Big Creek is one of the city's two water sources and has stopped flowing over the lowhead dam immediately…
At least 71 Kansas public schools have 4-day week schedules this year. Here’s where
More Kansas public school students than ever are attending classes only four days per week. Data from the Kansas State Department of Education lists 71 public schools with four-day weeks this year, up from 69 schools last year and just…
Police, code enforcement shut down an illegal animal rescue in Parsons
Parsons Police Department and the city’s code enforcement officer have shut down an illegal animal rescue in Parsons. Community Service Officer Ricky Thompson has been conducting an investigation into the well-being and treatment of dogs in the 500 block of…
JoCo election office says it’s too late for Prairie Village petitions
It’s too late for any of the Prairie Village petitions to make it onto the Nov. 7 ballot, says the county election office. In a statement issued Friday evening regarding the three resident-led petitions, Johnson County Election Commissioner Fred Sherman said…
Knife competition comes to Columbus, KS
The steel was sharp, the atmosphere charged with excitement, as Columbus, Kansas played host to an exhilarating Knife Competition today. This unique event brought together blade enthusiasts, forging aficionados, and fans of the hit TV show "Forged in Fire" for…
City commission to discuss future downtown plans
Manhattan city commissioners will go over the Beyond Tomorrow Downtown Plan during Tuesday’s upcoming meeting. Senior planner Ben Chmiel will present an update to the improvements made in downtown and present upcoming projects. Commissioners will take no action during the…
Is Wichita’s disorderly conduct law unconstitutional? Kansas Supreme Court to decide
The Kansas Supreme Court is poised to consider whether a provision of Wichita’s disorderly conduct ordinance unconstitutionally limits freedoms of speech and assembly protected under the First Amendment. On Tuesday, the court will hear an appeal brought by Gabrielle Griffie,…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 8, 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…
Kansas property tax increases have homeowners objecting and legislators looking at new laws
Despite record-breaking temperatures, an overflow crowd of frustrated taxpayers crammed into the Shawnee County Commission chambers recently to voice concerns about rising property taxes driven largely by growing home values. ... It’s a scene playing out across the state as…
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