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American Warrior, Inc. v. Board of Finney County Comm’rs (Procedure for issuing conditional-use permits)
This case involves an appeal from a decision of the district court of Finney County affirming the validity of a conditional-use permit issued by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) of Finney County to Huber Sand, Inc. to operate a…
Unified Government nets $12M following failure to build Hollywood Casino hotel
The owners of Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway have paid more than $12 million in penalties for failing to build a hotel in conjunction with the casino. Kansas Entertainment LLC, a joint venture between PENN Entertainment and International Speedway Corp.,…
12 Kansas towns, cities to receive $5M in federal funds in road safety grants
A dozen communities in Kansas are slated to receive federal funds to help improve road safety. Gov. Laura Kelly's office announced that a total of $5 million in federal dollars will be distributed among 12 Kansas communities through the new…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 9, 2023
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman, Beth Warren and…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 8, 2023
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman, Beth Warren and…
Lights, cameras … Kansas? State may revive tax credit, despite effectiveness concern
On paper, Kevin Willmott and Hallmark movies are about as different as can be. Willmott, a Kansas native and professor of film at the University of Kansas, won an Academy Award for his writing of the movie "BlacKkKlansman." Hallmark Media,…
Finney County approves RFP for future tourism facilities, venues
The Finney County Commission approved a facilities/venues audit and assessment RFP ... with the goal to create a “long-term roadmap for future tourism product development and program enhancements that reflect Finney County’s unique needs, make up, values and existing assets…
USD 253 Board of Education pauses discussion of four-day school week
The USD 253 Board of Education is not moving forward with the consideration of a four-day school, five-day work week after reviewing the potential calendar change at its meeting Wednesday evening. Board members agreed Wednesday to set aside preliminary discussions…
Will Kansas crack down on Missouri weed?
Kansas and Missouri have a long and colorful history when it comes to crossing state lines for the enjoyment of vices. Most of it has involved liquor and the states’ differing laws. Last year, with Kansas legalizing sports betting, Missourians…
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