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Overland Park unveils new police transparency webpage
An Overland Park mother is applauding the city’s efforts at bringing more transparency to its police department. The Overland Park Police Department last week unveiled a new “police transparency” webpage that includes information, links and policies that aim to more…
Prairie Village to discuss attainable housing again in early 2023
Prairie Village city leaders will meet early next year to again discuss the city’s controversial housing recommendations. The planning commission and city council will meet in a joint session sometime early in 2023, in part, to gauge the council’s support for…
Wichita wants to incentivize landlords to provide low-income rentals
The city of Wichita plans to incentivize landlords to rent units to low-income residents who receive rental assistance. On Tuesday, Wichita's City Council voted to support the new program with $250,000 from the city's allocation of American Rescue Plan Act…
Ashland School District cancels school Thursday due to illness
The Ashland School District has canceled school on Thursday, Dec. 8, due to a high number of illnesses among its students and staff. The district is also canceling all school-sponsored activities and practices, and all buildings will be closed. The…
Hays USD 489 committee looks at new logos but still split on Indian mascot
A rebranding committee is still split on the potentially offensive nature of Hays High School's Indian mascot. The Hays USD 489 school district rebranding committee met for the first time on Monday night. The school district conducted a survey and…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 6, 2022
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…
Recycling future at risk: Shawnee County eyes rising costs in weighing program’s fate
Shawnee County would greatly extend the lifespan of its Rolling Meadows Landfill by offering curbside recycling, county commissioners were told in 2012 as they prepared to establish that program. But nearly a decade later, that landfill’s life expectancy has risen…
Hutchinson City Council OKs new hotel and hires city manager
Hutchinson City Council approved both a new city manager and a new hotel during Tuesday's meeting. Kendal Francis, who is currently the city administrator of Great Bend, will begin work in Hutchinson in January. Francis started in Great Bend in…
City Council approves new contract for Wichita firefighters
Wichita City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new three-year contract for the city’s firefighters. The contract will provide for a general pay increase of 9 percent along with merit-based step increases. There will also be pay increases…
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