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Lawrence City Commission to revisit source of income discrimination following meeting for landlords
City leaders are set to revisit a proposed ordinance Tuesday that advocates say could significantly help people in need of housing. Proposed city ordinance changes would prevent landlords from denying someone housing just because a prospective tenant’s rent money comes…
Garden City Police assists elementary school with Bat call
It's the type of call that certainly seems fitting for Friday the 13th. Garden City Police were called to Abe Hubert Elementary School after a bat was found flying around inside. The department posted the incident to Facebook, stating that…
Emporia Water Treatment plant ozone system restored; residents may continue to notice strange odor or taste through Tuesday evening
After more than 48 hours, Emporia Water Treatment Plant staff and vendors have restored the plant’s ozone system. According to City Communications Manager Christine Johnson, the system was restored Monday afternoon after crews and vendors worked over the weekend to…
Board learns of staff duties at Labette County Health Department
Tasked with promoting and protecting the health of the communities in the county, Labette County Health Department employees’ duties are vast and varied. The Labette County Commission, meeting as the board of health, this week learned all the responsibilities of…
Decoding your grocery bill after Kansas’ food sales tax cut
Groceries are slightly cheaper in Kansas following a food sales tax cut that went into effect Jan. 1, but you may still have questions about how much you’re paying. The cut lowers the sales tax rate on many food items from…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 13, 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…
Residents drive, shape Leawood’s brand of suburban luxury
Suburban luxury is Leawood's brand, and it will continue to be so as long as its residents aim to keep it that way. The 75-year-old city began as a bedroom community of 1,000 residents who fled the bustle of Kansas…
JoCo Commission votes to keep new public comment rules
Rules regarding public comments instituted by new county chair Mike Kelly remain in place after Kelly’s first meeting Thursday, despite some opposition from residents and other commissioners. Several residents attended Thursday’s meeting — Kelly’s first as chair — in person…
Guns and fentanyl at high schools is a community problem, KCK officials say
As drug overdoses and gun deaths have been increasing on both sides of the state line, they’ve spilled into area schools – prompting administrators to look for solutions. In December, a student was arrested at Wyandotte High School for possession…
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