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Inflation rose just 0.2% in June, less than expected as consumers get a break from price increases
Inflation fell to its lowest annual rate in more than two years during June, the product both of some deceleration in costs and easy comparisons against a time when price increases were running at a more than 40-year high. The…
The bus stops here: Wichita cracks down on fights, underage drinking, nudity on party buses
The city of Wichita plans to start requiring licenses for party bus operators in an effort to curtail reckless passenger behavior that police say oftentimes crosses the line into criminality. “Underage drinking, fights, disorderly conduct, violent crimes that include shootings,…
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical recognizes service of pioneering firefighter
Lexie Engleman was one of the city’s first female firefighters, and now her name is on the training room at Station No. 1. Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical (LDCFM) recently dedicated the training room to Engleman, who served the department nearly…
Newton city manager submits resignation
Newton City Manager Kelly McElroy has announced she will leave her position in October after seven years of service to the Newton community. McElroy has been city manager since January 2020. She joined the Newton staff in October 2016, first…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 11, 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…
Parks & Rec planning survey for comprehensive plan, potential indoor waterpark
The Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department is nearing the start of a comprehensive master plan that will take a deep dive into overall planning of the department’s future. Director Aaron Stewart says a community survey is due to come before…
One expanded gambling proposal disqualified from consideration
Boyd Gaming's "Diamond Jo" proposal was disqualified. The Gaming and Racing Commission adopted a policy change it said better reflected what the state legislature wanted. Since Boyd Gaming already operates the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane its application was taken…
Dodge City named Most Charming Small Town in Kansas
A popular travel publication has named Dodge City the Most Charming Small Town in Kansas. TravelMag announced Tuesday that Dodge City had won the award. The small town in southwest Kansas also won the award in 2022 from a publication…
Humboldt Council clamps down on big rig parking
The ordinance to restrict semi-trailers from parking along city streets has been on the books for decades, Humboldt Council members learned Monday night, but never enforced. That willingness to turn a blind eye caught up with them when “just one…
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