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Tornado that killed one in Sedgwick County rated an EF2: NWS
The NWS preliminary damage survey says the tornado started at 1:14 a.m. in Sedgwick County and lasted for two minutes. Read more: KSN-TV
Iola Police Chief to discuss bicycle safety
A third accident involving a motorist and a bicyclist in Allen County has prompted Iola Police Chief Jared Warner to speak about traffic safety regarding two-wheeled vehicles. Read more: The Iola Register
Douglas County Data Center Watchdogs to host public info meeting
The meeting comes after community members urged city commissioners earlier this month to adopt a moratorium on data center development over concerns of large amounts of energy and water consumption, noise pollution, higher utility bills and more. Read more: The Lawrence Times
A small Kansas town comes up with a unique way to save its post office
Bucyrus — population: 168 — is only about 35 miles south of Kansas City, but enough farmland and red barns sit between the last suburban subdivision and the town’s quiet main street that it still feels like country. Read more: Washington Post
Municipal Bond Trends for June 17, 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…
Dodge City Commission to Consider $10 Million Water Rights Purchase Amid Conflict of Interest Concerns
The Dodge City Commission is being asked to approve a $10 million agreement to purchase thousands of acre-feet of water rights, a proposal city officials say would help secure the community’s water future for decades. According to city documents, the proposed contract would allow Dodge…
Gathering ingredients, but not baking the cake: Emporia City Manager discusses recent steps and responds to community criticisms following announcement of Flint Hills Digital Campus venture
With the latest policy in relation to the proposed Flint Hills Digital Campus set to be considered by Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday afternoon, Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking discussed the steps taken thus far since the potential project’s announcement two weeks ago. Cocking’s latest comments…
Fed holds rates steady, pares down statement to remove cutting bias
Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman concluded Wednesday with no change in interest rates and a nod to possible hikes ahead. The meeting also saw the removal of key language indicating a bias toward future cuts within a dramatically shorter policy statement. The…
Reno County Commission Holds Special Session on BESS and Data Centers
The Reno County Commission met for a special session Monday evening at the courthouse to discuss potential regulations for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Data Centers. Despite lengthy debate, the commission failed to reach a consensus on new policies or conditions for either industry.…
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