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BABs subsidy cuts legal under sequestration, federal judge rules
Build America Bond subsidy payments are subject to federal budget sequestration, and public power agencies that floated the bonds are not eligible for refunds, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Friday. The ruling stems from a…
City approves new cybersecurity agreement
In the wake of the recent network disruption (still under investigation) and a review by the Department of Homeland Security last year, efforts were taken to meet the city’s growing IT needs. The city approved a one-year agreement with Adams…
Overland Park starts work on U.S. Highway 69 express toll project
State and city leaders broke ground Thursday on a much anticipated change in Overland Park. Overland Park approved a plan to add toll lanes to U.S. Highway 69 in 2021. Road crews will spend the next two years building express…
Pittsburg Public Safety Tax Voting
Pittsburg residences will vote whether to continue a public safety sales tax in the next election. The tax went into effect in March 2014. Pittsburg police Chief Brent Narges told KOAM that the public safety sales tax allows the department…
Shawnee can’t develop this 12-acre prairie plot
Twelve acres of undeveloped land in western Shawnee will remain that way now that a Kansas City-area conservation group has gained control of the property. The final remaining tract of an old farm just southeast of the junction between Shawnee…
City of Lawrence staff members want to increase diversity of community events
City employees outlined goals related to diversity in local events at Tuesday’s Lawrence City Commission meeting, with a focus on increasing outreach to diverse communities. Porter Arneill, communications and creative resources director, shared data from community surveys, joined by Derek…
Meet-and-greet planned for Ottawa city manager candidates
Ottawa residents will get a chance to meet the individuals vying to be the next city manager during a meet-and-greet event next week. The reception is scheduled from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Bottle House, 204…
First roundabout in southwest Kansas, resurfacing project to begin in Ford County
The first Southwest Kansas highway roundabout and a resurfacing project to begin in Ford County. Traffic changes are scheduled to start Monday, March 6, for two roadway projects in Ford County. The first project will take place at the U.S.…
City extends funding agreements with WIBA, Greater Wichita Partnership
Wichita's City Council voted Tuesday to renew agreements and provide funding to two organizations geared toward supporting businesses and growing the economy. The Council approved $400,000 annually for the next three years for the Greater Wichita Partnership, along with $100,000…
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