Wichita unlikely to get new water plant this year due to design flaw

The $574 million project was originally scheduled to be complete in September 2024. The Wichita Water Works plant, near the Sedgwick County Zoo, doesn’t work because of a design flaw related to the water treatment facility’s clarifiers, Gary Janzen, director of public works and utilities, told the council. Multiple contractors have been hired to identify the root cause, he said, and the city’s waiting for their findings to provide further details on the new plant.
Read more: Wichita Eagle

2026-01-07T13:10:37-06:00January 7, 2026|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for January 6, 2026

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. 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 Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

2026-01-07T09:48:43-06:00January 7, 2026|Finance|

Municipal Bond Trends for January 5, 2026

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. 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 Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

2026-01-06T09:39:09-06:00January 6, 2026|Finance|

One person shot and killed at Lawrence City Hall

An armed city employee shot and killed an alleged intruder Monday at Lawrence City Hall, according to police. Details provided were vague, but Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart said the man had gone up a stairwell to the fourth floor and broken a window. City employees “encountered” the man, a fight ensued, and an armed city employee shot and killed the man.
Read more: The Lawrence Times

2026-01-05T12:18:45-06:00January 5, 2026|News|

Why are KC Chiefs moving to Kansas? Explaining historic choice to leave Arrowhead

It’s the biggest Kansas City professional sports franchise move in more than five decades. The Chiefs are moving to Kansas. The team and state made the major announcement Monday in Topeka, and on SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR, columnist Sam McDowell breaks down why the decision to relocate was made and what it means to the team and metropolitan area.
Read more: Kansas City Star

2026-01-05T09:19:08-06:00January 5, 2026|News|
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