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New survey shows Johnson County residents are pleased once again with quality of life and county services
Results of Johnson County’s annual community survey were revealed, and residents consistently gave high marks for the county’s quality of life, services and programs, and voiced their opinions on the services most important to them. Results from the 2023 community…
Commission Chair Mike Kelly says the state of Johnson County ‘continues to be strong’
Three months after starting his role as Johnson County Commission Chair, Mike Kelly is set to give his first State of the County address at the Overland Park Convention Center on Tuesday, April 4. Kelly, who is also on the…
Talented Wichita firefighter prepares for a boxing match against a police officer
Wichita firefighter Carlye Anderson is stepping out of the fire truck and into the gym to train for the 8th annual Smoke & Guns fight. Anderson is set to box against a Tulsa police officer. It's all part of a…
Emporia fire department resources ‘tied up’
The Emporia fire department has deployed its entire fleet of trucks to deal with fires on this red flag day. "We are tied up right now," Emporia Fire Department Lt. Colter Serig said. "All of our county trucks are busy…
His rental house wasn’t up to code. After calling the city, he got a notice to leave.
It all started with the windows at Alvin Mitchell’s rental house, which he said were cemented shut. Mitchell said his brother, concerned, called the city of Wichita to inspect the Planeview duplex. “I’m his little brother,” Mitchell said. “He’s going…
Parsons artist paints mural featuring the LCC 1960 basketball national champions
Aaron “Skip” Smith stood beside his newest work of art, an 8-foot by 4-foot painting inside the new athletic complex on a wall at the entrance to the Labette Community College gymnasium. “They wanted something to accentuate their new sports…
Proposed changes could scrap some work of Lawrence’s police review board
More than a year of work by Lawrence Community Police Review Board members to engage with the community and revise the ordinance that outlines the board’s duties may have been for nothing. A resolution up for consideration at Tuesday’s Lawrence…
Selling some used items to Wichita businesses may not require fingerprinting for long
Wichitans who sell used appliances and trinkets to local businesses are used to having their fingerprint scanned and their personal information collected to share with police. That may not be the case for much longer. It’s standard protocol for discouraging…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 31, 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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