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Labette County obtains funding for firefighters from state insurance department
Labette County has received $91,253.76 from the Kansas Insurance Department to benefit firefighters. The department made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs), according to Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt. Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $16,863,037.79…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 22, 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…
Overland Park voters OK increased sales tax for street maintenance
A three-eighths cent special sales tax dedicated to street and infrastructure maintenance has won approval by Overland Park voters with just over 53% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Johnson County Election Office. The results from by-mail…
County poised to liberalize dress code
Bare midriffs, form-fitting pants, and short shorts were among items discussed by county commissioners in a 1¼-hour discussion Tuesday of county personnel policies. County clerk Tina Spencer suggested that the county’s rarely enforced dress and appearance code might need to…
Re-ride late but mail was delivered
Marysville’s Pony Express Barn and Museum was humming at dawn Saturday. Expectant riders, with families along to watch, prepared to drive horse trailers out on the National Pony Express Trail and wait their turn to relay the mail to St.…
USPS changes slow water sample deliveries to KDHE
For Jackson County water customers, whether they get their water through a rural water district or a city water supplier, knowing that the water they get from their kitchen faucets is safe to drink is of high importance - and…
‘Dollar Store onslaught’: Topeka group fighting against new Dollar Store city responds
A community group is taking a stand against dollar stores by bringing a petition to Topeka city leaders. Fighting the Onslaught of Dollar Stores (FOODS) is a local group that seeks to bring awareness to Topekans regarding the number of…
Topeka’s new ordinance could hold landlords accountable
Local leaders are taking action to hold corporate and individual landlords across the city accountable. On Wednesday, members of Topeka's Public Safety and Health Committee voted to move forward on action they hope will better protect Topeka tenants. The proposed…
Prairie Village hosts first housing forum
Prairie Village residents will get a chance to weigh in this evening on the city’s much-discussed housing recommendations. The city, along with design firm MultiStudio, is hosting the first of two forums today from 4-7 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse.…
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