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Lindsborg City Council Adopts Resolution of Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate for 2026 Budget

Tuesday, July 8

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday adopted a resolution of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2026 budget. As of now, the city is projecting a 55.874 mill rate, which would be just over two mill increase from the... Read More.

Lyons City Council Considers Gas Rate Increases and Discusses Firework Regulations Amid Community Concerns

Tuesday, April 22

LYONS, Kan. — A study presented to the Lyons City Council Monday night indicated a need to look at increasing gas system revenues to improve ending balances which have declined in two of the past five years.Darren Prince, manager of regulatory and rates for... Read More.

Economist: Inflation rate rises to 3%, could be bullish for commodities

Wednesday, February 19

An ag economist says farmers should monitor grain futures as inflation continues to increase. Consumer prices rose half a percentage point in January and University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says the commodity markets could benefit. “There’s some evidence that suggests that commodities follow the... Read More.

McPherson BPU Approves Change in Rate Structure for Customer Classes, Effective April 1

Tuesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities Monday approved a change in the rate structure for several customer classes, effective April 1.BPU General Manager Josh Bedel said the change involves going from a two-part rate to a three-part rate with the addition... Read More.

Is another interest rate cut coming?

Tuesday, January 21

An ag economist says he doesn’t expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in the short-term. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “These measures of inflation directly impact most farmers through the expectations of interest rates,” he said. “I don’t think anything in... Read More.

K-State Tallies Record-Breaking Comeback to Capture Rate Bowl Victory

Friday, December 27

By D. Scott FritchenBOX SCORE | POSTGAME NOTES | POSTGAME QUOTESPHOENIX, Ariz. (KStateSports.com) - There was no quit in these Cats.Kansas State saw Rutgers score its most points in a first half this season at the Rate Bowl on Thursday. The... Read More.

Cats Set to Face Rutgers in 2024 Rate Bowl

Wednesday, December 18

By Kansas State Athletics (KStateSports.com)K-STATE'S RATE BOWL MEDIA GUIDE2024 Rate Bowl nr/rv/rv K-State vs. Rutgers Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024 Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. MST/4:30 p.m. CT Location: Phoenix, Ariz. Stadium: Chase Field (39,056) Series: Rutgers Leads, 1-0 TV: ESPN (watch) Wes Durham (Play-by-Play) Tom Luginbill (Analyst) Dana Boyle (Sidelines) Radio: K-State Sports Network; k-statesports.com (Listen) – SXM Ch. 84 Wyatt... Read More.

K-State Football to Play in Rate Bowl Against Rutgers

Monday, December 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State Nation is heading back to the Valley of the Sun, as Kansas State officials announced Sunday afternoon that the Wildcats have accepted an invitation to play Rutgers in the Rate Bowl inside Chase Field – home of MLB's Arizona... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Set Hearing for Proposed 2025 Budget and Exceeding Revenue Neutral Rate for Aug. 20

Tuesday, August 6

McPherson City Commission Meeting 8/6/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved publication of a proposed 2025 budget, setting a hearing on it and exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for August 20th at 9 AM. The city's proposed property tax... Read More.

Hutchinson High School International Baccalaureate Program Sees 100% Graduation Rate

Thursday, July 25

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School proudly announces that all candidates of its prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program have successfully received their diplomas. This remarkable achievement underscores the dedication, hard work, and academic excellence of the students, faculty, and staff... Read More.

McPherson County Commission 2025 Proposed Budget to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate

Monday, July 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners were told Monday their 2025 proposed budget will exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. County Administrator Rick Witte said by using the same property tax levy as for 2024 the county would receive an additional $250,000... Read More.

Jason Bean, Lance Leipold Reflect on KU QB’s Legacy after Guaranteed Rate Bowl MVP Performance

Thursday, December 28

By Michael Swain PHOENIX, Ariz. (247Sports.com) – Jason Bean was a popular man after KU football’s 49-36 win over UNLV in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. It was a much different scene than the one Bean was a part of nearly 365 days ago. But a tough... Read More.