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La Crosse Celebrates the Grand Re-Opening of its Grocery Store with State and Local Support
When the La Crosse grocery store closed in August of 2022, Rush County Economic Development jumped to action to restore this critical service in their county. Brad Penka let us know that, with its closing, it left the entire county…
Chase County discusses worker shortage during meeting Wednesday
Short-staffing was the headline of the Chase County Commission meeting Wednesday morning at the Courthouse. EMS director Scott Harris presented commissioners with a budget request, telling commissioners that this year, his crew’s requests were very specific. Harris said each year…
UNBOUND Gravel brings unprecedented impact to Emporia community
As more than 4,000 gravel enthusiasts and their support crews descend upon Emporia for the 17th annual UNBOUND Gravel weekend, local economic development and tourism experts say the continued impact on the area is undeniable. The value of that impact…
City of Russell Fire Chief hospitalized after explosion
Russel City Manager Jon Quinday said that shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday the fire department was called to 1706 N. Main Street for a structure fire. After Fire Chief Dylan Riedel arrived on scene the fire caused an explosion.…
Johnson County is recruiting gardeners to help prevent flooding in Kansas City
Kansas City sits at the intersection of many rivers — the Missouri River separating downtown from the Northland, the Kansas River in Wyandotte and Johnson counties, and Turkey Creek, the Blue River, Mill Creek and Brush Creek forming a spider…
El Dorado PD seek community heroes!
For many law enforcement departments, bullet resistant vests for K-9s are not in the budget. Instead, departments rely on nonprofit assistance to acquire the protective gear. Nonprofit Keeping K-9s in Kevlar accepted the responsibility to bring the community together and…
Historic Mural Coming to Downtown Fort Scott
The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce is preparing to bring a historic mural to downtown. "The first Kansas colored infantry was sworn in on the parade grounds here at Fort Scott, shortly after the Emancipation Proclamation, and so this is…
Baxter Springs approves UTVs, golf carts on city roads
The Baxter Springs City Council passes an ordinance permitting UTVs and golf carts to be driven on the city streets. Drivers must have a valid driver's license and get their UTV or golf cart insured. The vehicles must also pass…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 2, 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…
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