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LaHarpe sales tax proposal would fund streets
LaHarpe residents will be asked to bring back a sales tax that would help fund upkeep of city streets. For 10 years, the city had a 1% tax before it expired earlier this year. But the tax expired after voters rejected a similar measure last…
K-State is using AI to address hiring shortages in rural Kansas
Basically what it’ll be able to do is pull opportunities for jobs, economic growth, feed into our database and basically be able to reach out directly (to alums) about opportunities. Read more: CJonline
Municipal Bond Trends for October 23, 2025
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…
Hutchinson 911 dispatcher wins national telecommunicator award
Allison Weil, a 911 dispatcher for Hutchinson-Reno County, was named the 2025 NiCE PSAP Telecommunicator of the Year. Her nomination stemmed from a call where she guided a young boy whose mother was having seizures. Read more: Hutch News
City of Coffeyville Launches Brand New Leaf Pick-Up Service
The City of Coffeyville’s Public Service Team is excited to announce a brand-new service to assist residents with their fall cleanup — the Leaf Pick-Up Program, running now through the end of November. Residents who would like to take advantage of this service will need…
Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Announce $442M in New IKE Construction Projects
Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced in Lindsborg nine new modernization and expansion highway projects. These projects, which represent a total investment of more than $442 million, are moving into the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) construction…
Coffey County announces intentions to become the site for TerraPower Natrium reactor
Coffey County has declared a strong interest in becoming the home for the TerraPower Natrium reactor that is expected to be built in Kansas. The Coffey County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution of support and says that they will send letters of interest…
Free roadkill: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office simplifies ‘deer list’ process
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is updating a process that allows people to legally take home deer killed in car crashes or other roadkill. But there are a few requirements to know before you get the call to salvage any game animals on the side…
Kansas lawmaker expects Royals stadium proposal soon
The top state lawmaker in the Sunflower State expects a stadium proposal from the Kansas City Royals at an upcoming Legislative Coordinating Council (LCC) meeting. In an interview with FOX4 Friday, Republican State Senate President Ty Masterson said it was his understanding the only site…
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