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FOMC holds rates; One rate cut still projected for 2026
In his press conference Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said monetary policy is "appropriate." The Federal Open Market Committee held interest rates in a range between 3.5% and 3.75%, with one 25 basis point rate cut expected this year and…
Kansas commerce secretary concerned about ‘talent shortage’
David Toland, Kansas commerce secretary, said the departure of recent college graduates to other job markets has led to a “talent shortage” in the state’s workforce pipeline. According to figures presented by Toland, the state has hemorrhaged about 12,500 college…
Sullivan to be next USD 363 Superintendent
Lucas Sullivan has been selected as the new USD 363 Superintendent for the 2026-27 school year. The USD 363 Board of Education approved the hiring of Sullivan as the new Superintendent of Schools at its meeting on March 2, effective…
Ellis implements electric scooter/e-bike safety regulations
On February 16, 2026 the Ellis City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 1504 which permits the safe and responsible use of electric scooters and e-bikes within city limits. The implementation of the safety guidelines was announced in this month’s Ellis…
Council Grove among contestants in 10Best Small Towns in the Midwest contest
While Emporia Main Street competes in a nationwide contest to determine the best Main Street in the country, one area town is in a similar competition organized by the same group. Council Grove is one of 20 participants in the…
Iola teacher shows off STEAM lab additions
Three automated miniature robots and pair of LEGO sets have been added to Aubrey Westhoff’s educational arsenal at Iola Elementary School, which she uses to spark students to use their imaginations. Armed with a $1,000 grant from Cox Communications, Iola…
Marion County Commissioners Approve Resolution to Ban Wind Energy Conversion Systems in Southwest Townships
Marion County Commissioners Monday approved a resolution banning wind energy conversion systems in a portion of the county. The resolution covers the four townships in the southwest corner of Marion County, basically the area around Goessel and to the south…
Overland Park wants to loosen some zoning rules to make its housing pilot program more appealing
Overland Park wants to make it easier to use its “missing middle” pilot program on lots that may not have been developable before. Several months after Overland Park launched its housing pilot program, the city is now considering whether to…
Overland Park wants to loosen some zoning rules to make its housing pilot program more appealing
Overland Park wants to make it easier to use its “missing middle” pilot program on lots that may not have been developable before. Several months after Overland Park launched its housing pilot program, the city is now considering whether to…
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