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City animal shelter plan moves along
Marysville City Council took another step toward an animal shelter Monday night, when it decided to seek information on stamped plans from an engineer or architect for a roughly 24×40-foot building. The city’s Unified Land Development Code regulations require plans stamped by an engineer or…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 14, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 13, 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…
National groups back Salina’s Cozy Inn as mural lawsuit continues against city
Salina appealed the decision of the U.S. District Court in November 2025 that ruled the city violated Cozy’s First Amendment rights by stopping the painting of the restaurant’s wall with a UFO-themed mural and ordered the city to allow it to continue. Read more: Salina…
USDA Invests More Than $11 Million to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure Across Kansas
USDA is making this $11 million investment through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program, which funds vital water infrastructure that directly benefits the health, economic vitality and environment of rural America. The specifics of these Kansas projects are: A $420,000 grant will…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 10, 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…
Taiwanese Battery Manufacturer Selects Liberal for New U.S. Facility
The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced Apogee Power, a Taiwan-based energy technology and advanced battery manufacturer, has selected Liberal as the location for its new U.S. manufacturing and assembly facility. The company will invest almost $16 million over the next three to five years…
Sheriff asks to renew old program;
Undersheriff Jason Vanbecelaere and Finance Director Adam Harrison of the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office approached the county commission, on Friday, about restarting an old program — work release. According to Harrison, a person can be incarcerated at the Crawford County Jail for up to a…
KS Legislature revives local spending limit
After the Governor vetoed HB 2745 on Thursday, HB 2043 passed the Legislature late Friday evening and would still allow voters (through a protest petition signed by 10% of voters) to effectively veto a budget with property taxes increased beyond the CPI (inflation index), or…
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