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City raises concerns about water supply as Wichita records driest spring in decades
Wichita is in an exceptional drought. Thursday, Wichita officials talked about measures to stave off the drought during a briefing that had to move inside because of rain. “I know it’s raining, but we do have to talk about our…
Wichita warned about political sign ordinance
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is warning the city of Wichita that it's not adhering to a state law regulating the placement of political signs during an election. Kobach last week sent a letter to Mayor Brandon Whipple flatly stating…
Atchison Firefighters wrap up May with unusual rescues
Some might say that several out-of-the-ordinary calls for rescues Atchison Firefighters responded to during the month of May mostly resulted in “purr-fect” outcomes. Chief Patrick Weishaar, Atchison Fire Department, reported three of these rescues involved cats that were not the…
Baxter Springs Historical Society breaks ground on Route 66 roadside park
Members of the Baxter Springs Historical Society broke ground recently on a future Route 66 roadside park. It will adjoin the Route 66 Visitors Center and provide parking for downtown Baxter Springs, a mural wall and a statue commemorating Baxter…
Galesburg seeks community building funds from county
Representatives of Galesburg asked the Neosho County Commission for $100,000 Tuesday to continue renovations to the community building. Galesburg Mayor Adam Tromsness and council member Nancy Dague requested the amount from the funds the county receives in lieu of taxes…
Topeka’s TopCity Intern program sees record enrollment
The Capital City welcomed a record number of interns to its summer internship program. Forge Young Talent held a kick-off event Thursday evening at the Topeka Zoo for this year’s group of TopCity Interns. Organizers said close to 400 interns…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 1, 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…
Holton city sales tax election is Tuesday, June 6
A special election to determine whether a half-cent sales tax for infrastructure maintenance and improvements and debt service will continue for the next 10 years in Holton will be held next Tuesday, June 6, it has been reported. Holton residents…
Kansas Appleseed highlights food insecurities at Topeka summit
When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe, Paige Olson was struggling to provide for her Iola family of five, unsure when their next meal would come. Olson talked about her struggles as part of a Kansas Appleseed summit Wednesday at…
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