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Eureka Downs prepares to bring back horse racing for the first time in 15 years
Although it’s been 15 years since the last race, the hope and determination to bring live horse racing back to the town remained strong. Read more: KSN-TV
Parsons OKs data center option
City commissioners approved a six-month option for HyperDatagrid to explore building a data center in Parsons. Read more: The Iola Register
Municipal Bond Trends for July 15, 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…
Pawnee and Stafford Counties Receive $20,255,000 BUILD Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation
Pawnee County, Kansas, in partnership with neighboring Stafford County, is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded $20,255,000 from the BUILD Grant Program (Better Utilizing investments to Leverage Development) offered through the U.S. Department of Transportation. This generous funding, in conjunction with a $2…
Pretty Prairie Celebrates 89 Years of Kansas’ Largest Night Rodeo
The Pretty Prairie Rodeo, known for decades as Kansas’ Largest Night Rodeo, is in its 89th season this year. Pretty Prairie native Julie Graber has been involved with the rodeo her entire life. For the past 27 years, she has been a member of the…
Chanute City Commission Approves Revised Food Vendor Regulations, Permanent Speed Change on West 7th.
Chanute City Commissioners Monday approved an amended ordinance related to Food and Beverage vendors at the Santa Fe Sports Complex. Under a new policy that is part of this change, vendors shall receive permission to set up during sports events at the complexes from either…
Mulvane talks electric mobility regulations
During the July 6 Mulvane City Council meeting, Public Safety Director Gorden Fell discussed the need for regulations on electric mobility devices (scooters, e-bikes, etc.) given their increasing usage. Proposed regulations included helmet requirements for anyone under 18, downtown sidewalk restrictions, setting a 10 mph…
Data Center Discussions Highlight Americus City Council Meeting
The data center continues to be a hot topic in the Emporia area and it has now expanded out of Emporia into Lyon County as many residents oppose the data center coming into Emporia. The Americus City Council heard from the community and members of…
Overland Park Police Department increases e-bike enforcement
The Overland Park Police Department is increasing its enforcement efforts regarding e-bikes and e-motorcycles. This comes after a video raised concerns about two young riders on a busy roadway near 159th Street and Metcalf. The video shows two children, ages 10 and 11, riding electric…
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