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Finney County approves disaster declarations, employee leave policy changes
Two emergency declarations were declared at the Finney County Commission’s regular meeting Monday. One of the emergency declarations was due to the storm damage and flooding from the two July 20 storms. Paul Resley, Finney County Emergency Management director, said…
Shawnee County is using drones to fight a duckweed problem
Shawnee County has a duckweed problem. The small leafy plant is often confused with algae as it covers the surfaces of ponds, lagoons and other still bodies of water. Some say it isn't a problem but instead a misunderstanding of…
Commission hears concerns about homeless in Pittsburg
With only three commissioners present, Tuesday evening’s city commission meeting was short, but dominated by citizen comments about the growing homeless problem in Pittsburg. Pittsburg resident John Lair said that in the northeast section of town, trash bins are being rummaged…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 9, 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…
More than 20 electric scooters recovered from Arkansas River
More than 20 electric scooters were recovered from the Arkansas River by the Keeper of the Plains Tuesday afternoon. Electric scooters came to Wichita in July 2019. One of the companies currently operating in Wichita is VeoRide. A KSN photojournalist…
Electric scooters keep getting dumped into the Arkansas River
Twenty electric scooters were recovered from the Arkansas River near the Keeper of the Plains this week, but it comes as no surprise to residents and business owners in the area who have seen submerged scooters for years. Electric scooter…
More hotel rooms coming for future Kansas State Fairs
The 2023 Kansas State Fair is almost here. More hotels are planned for Hutchinson, but not in time for this year's fair. The fair is planning for more than 300,000 visitors for the 2023 Kansas State Fair, but not all…
The post-fire plan for Rawlins Co. Jr.-Sr. High School
After a fire heavily damaged the Rawlins County Junior-Senior High School in June, parents and students knew things would change. It has taken some time, but the district has a tentative plan for handling the new school year. Eric Stoddard,…
Forbes: Wichita ranks high for young professionals
Companies trying to convince workers to move to Wichita have some new ammunition. Forbes Advisor ranks Wichita as the 12th best place for young professionals to live. The researchers behind the Forbes Advisor report compared the 100 most-populous metropolitan areas,…
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