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JoCo’s affordable housing crunch is preventing Section 8 tenants from using vouchers
Kamber Corpening felt relief when she first landed a Section 8 voucher in 2020, a promise that she qualified for substantial rent subsidies from federal taxpayers. Then came the hard part — finding a landlord willing to deal with the…
Shawnee mulls revising long-term plan 2 years after adoption
Shawnee could be on track to revise its current long-range development plan, more commonly called a comprehensive plan. Earlier this week, the Shawnee City Council started workshopping the plan, known as Achieve Shawnee, during a council committee meeting. The conversation focused…
Leawood considers new license plate readers at city intersections
Leawood is planning to add one license plate reader somewhere in the city, and considering using federal funding to help pay for 10 new license plate readers at other strategic intersections. As part of a work session April 17, the…
A Johnson Countian’s guide to this week’s NFL Draft in KCMO
The 2023 National Football League Draft kicks off in Kansas City, Mo., this Thursday. The three-day event — one of the biggest the metro region has hosted in recent memory — features barbecue competitions, football-themed games for kids, fan-centered activities,…
Manhattan plans to tweak regulations for airport, code and housing boards
The Manhattan city government plans to make tweaks to three advisory boards as officials continue their goal of cleaning up rules. The Manhattan City Commission on Tuesday discussed potential changes to the Airport Advisory Board, Code Appeals Board and Housing…
Atchison County launches tire disposal program
Possibly the biggest finding from the Atchison County-wide clean-up has been the abundance of disposable tires throughout Atchison County. During Monday's County Commission meeting, County Chairwoman Casey Quinn highlighted the issue that arose with an overwhelming amount of disposable tires…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 26, 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…
Wednesday marks 32 years since devastating F-5 ‘Andover Tornado’
Wednesday marks 32 years since of one of Kansas' most devastating tornadoes. Known as the Andover Tornado, the F-5 caused damage across Harper, Sedgwick and Butler Counties on April 26, 1991. That twister claimed 17 lives -- most of them…
Pittsburg hands out grants for downtown murals
The City of Pittsburg Downtown Advisory Board wants to support local artists for painting murals. Community Development Specialist for the City of Pittsburg Christi Yockey says, last year the city only had one applicant for the Advisory Board's funding towards…
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