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Kansas cities to see railroad crossing improvements
The government is spending millions to reduce the number of train-vehicle crashes in three Kansas cities. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration announced it has awarded more than $27.5 million to the state of Kansas in the Railroad…
USD 253 Emporia offering ‘behind the scenes look’ at district operations through new podcast
USD 253 Emporia is now providing a look behind the scenes of the district with a super new podcast that is currently available. The Supercast features USD 253 Superintendent Dr. Allison Anderson Harder on the district’s website. Anderson Harder says…
In car-centric Johnson County, this Mission man is thinking up a more walkable future
A Mission man is being given the chance to make his corner of car-centric Johnson County more pedestrian-friendly. Josh Thede was recently named one of 18 Kansans receiving a fellowship from the 2023 Kansas State Walking College aimed at making local communities…
Johnson County explores property tax rebate pilot for seniors, veterans
Five cities in Johnson County as well as the state of Kansas already offer property tax rebate programs based on income. Johnson County is considering adding the county to that list, with a pilot program for people 65 and older,…
County needs EMS workers
A staffing shortage within the Chase County Emergency Medical Service is taking center stage as the county begins shaping its 2024 budget. Scott Harris, Chase County EMS director, told commissioners last week his workers’ request for 2024 was not necessarily…
Lawrence City Commission to weigh in on proposed plastic bag ban
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider next steps for a proposed citywide ban on single-use plastic bags, as well as a full-time code compliance official to enforce the ban. The Sustainability Advisory Board has long discussed options aiming to…
New Interactive Map Shows Train Derailments in Communities Across the US
Today, the National League of Cities (NLC) launched an interactive map showing the frequency of train derailments across the country. The map allows users to see an overview of derailments and dive deeper into details on specific incidents. “With rail…
Wall Street Backs Off Bets on Fed Rate Cuts
Persistent strength in the economy has wrong-footed bets that the Federal Reserve will make large interest-rate cuts this year, potentially undermining a key element of support for the 2023 stock rally. Derivatives markets show investors now expect the Fed’s target…
Governor Kelly Announces 14 Rural Communities Receiving Funding for the Creation of New Murals
Governor Laura Kelly today announced 14 communities will receive funding through the Office of Rural Prosperity’s Rural Mural and Public Art grant program. The $76,071 in grants awarded will allow communities to create 38 new murals and public art projects…
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