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Wellington City Council approves $18,974 for the purchase of 20 point-blank ballistic vests
The Wellington City Council met Tuesday to clear their desks of routine purchases and resolutions before the July holiday. The first resolution of the evening completed a request from the Wellington Police Department to purchase 20 point-blank AXBIIIA ballistic vests…
Hutchinson raises chicken count
Hutchinson residents can bring more chickens home to roost. The Hutchinson City Council voted Tuesday to increase the number of chickens a resident can own, changing it from three to eight chickens on most city properties, the Hutchinson News reported.…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 23, 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…
Shawnee deputy city manager up for job in nearby Merriam
Shawnee’s Deputy City Manager and long-time city employee Caitlin Gard is the final candidate for one of the top jobs in Merriam city government. During its upcoming meeting on Monday, the Merriam City Council will vote on Gard’s appointment to…
Man shot with live rounds during Cowtown gunfight slated to get $500,000 from Wichita
A man who was shot with live rounds by a fellow performer during a staged gunfight at the Old Cowtown Museum in September 2020 is expected to get $500,000 from the city. The Wichita City Council will vote on the…
By a narrow margin Overland Park voters OK raising sales tax for road construction
By a relatively slim margin, Overland Park voters agreed to raise the city’s sales tax to fund road construction and repair work, extra money that officials say will help slow the use of the controversial chip seal method to resurface…
Hutchinson residents can now keep 8 chickens, but still no roosters
The Hutchinson City Council also decided to increase the number of chickens a resident can own, changing it from three to eight chickens on most city properties. However, roosters are still not allowed in Hutchinson. Jim Sietnater, interim planning director,…
Powell Says Interest Rates Likely to Rise Further
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank didn’t raise interest rates last week as it wanted to slow down its historically rapid pace of increases, but stressed it would likely lift rates again in coming months. “We moved…
Officials work to deliver weather warnings to Spanish-speaking population in southwest Kansas
National Weather Service meteorologists and media professionals in southwest Kansas are working to reach more underserved populations by offering bilingual weather information. NWS-Dodge City meteorologist-in-charge Lindon Steadman said his office is creating and distributing materials, such as safety posters, that…
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