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Hillsboro approves chickens and secure dogs
A proposed new Hillsboro dog ordinance will be considered April 18. The ordinance would change the definition of “securing” a dog in the open bed of a truck. The proposed ordinance also would change who designates a dog to be…
Marion County firefighters battle more than 2 dozen wildfires
County firefighters were kept unusually busy during this past week fighting blazes in dry conditions and high winds. In all, they battled 24 fires through the week, with no fires reported only one day. Many of the fires had rekindled…
With the Ogallala Aquifer drying up, Kansas ponders limits to irrigation
The Ogallala Aquifer has a visibility problem. It’s easy to see when drought, farm irrigation and city taps drain the great reservoirs of the Southwest. Bathtub rings paint the red rock walls surrounding Lake Powell as it shrinks, sounding alarm…
Kansas Senate passes constitutional amendment restraining property tax valuations
The resolution asks voters to consider a constitutional prohibition on counties raising property tax valuations by more than 4% in any year. ... Lawmakers have considered ways throughout the session to address rising property values and the tax bills associated…
Fire department evacuated residents in north McPherson due to gas leak
The McPherson Fire Department (MFD) evacuated residents on the north side of McPherson due to a gas leak Wednesday night. "Crews on scene for a gas leak," the MFD said in a Facebook post. "Several residents have been evacuated." The…
Resource costs lead Wichita public golf courses to consider membership fee increases
The City of Wichita Golf Board of Governors met on Tuesday to discuss an increase in membership prices for city courses. The decision is still pending an official vote. The plan is to raise adult individual membership costs by $12…
Wheat crop struggling with drought and high winds
This will be the second year in a row that some wheat farmers in Kansas will not have a crop. "You look out there, and it's just a fog of dust across there," said Brian Mitchell with Mitfarms. "It's awful."…
Wyandotte’s online tax auction may be hurting residents without internet
For some Wyandotte County residents, the area’s online auctions of property with delinquent taxes, otherwise known as virtual tax sales, have become an unwelcome tradition. The most recent sale was held online through a third party platform on March 28.…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 5, 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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