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Garden City’s Downtown Plan receives update at meeting
The Garden City Commission approved an update for the Garden City Downtown Plan at its regular meeting on April 4. The plan presented was an update on the 2013 Downtown Plan, which goes along with the city’s Comprehensive Plan and…
Taking a closer look at a bitcoin mining operation in Harvey County
Print Crypto, Inc., has more than 900 computers mining bitcoin at the Butler Rural Electric Cooperatvie substation at 8399 S.E. 84th St., at least for now. Sean Reese said his company, of which he is part owner, had taken every…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 10, 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…
Wichita to host U.S. Figure Skating event for the third time
Wichita will again be a host city for the Synchronized Sectional Championships for U.S. Figure Skating. The event is scheduled at Intrust Bank Arena from January 24th through the 28th, with practices taking place at the Wichita Ice Center. Wichita…
Riley County legal team combing through logistics of proposed changes to animal control
Legal questions are swirling as the City of Manhattan continues toward a plan of privatizing its animal shelter and shifting animal control to the Riley County Police Department. Deputy Riley County Counselor Craig Cox clarified Thursday why the City of…
City of Horton recognized as ‘Most Improved Wastewater System of the Year’
When Horton City Administrator John Calhoon registered to attend the 54th Annual Conference of the Kansas Rural Water Association held this last week in Wichita, he had no idea he would be on stage and on camera in front of…
Johnson County revokes COVID-19 resolutions to align with national end to emergency declaration
Two Johnson County COVID-19 resolutions will come to an end soon. The local resolutions will end with the national emergency declaration, which is set to end on May 11, 2023, but may end earlier. The Board of County Commissioners revoked…
Pittsburg sales tax continuance up for April 11 vote
Pittsburg voters will decide whether or not to continue a public safety sales tax tomorrow. The special election is today... The question on the ballot is: "Shall a retailers' sales tax in the amount of one-half of one percent (0.5%)…
Belle Plaine celebrates the silencing of train horns
The people who live and work around Belle Plaine say train horns have been a loud part of their day for years. The City of Belle Plaine says more than 50 train horns sounded each day at 98 decibels. But…
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