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Nominations being accepted for judicial vacancy

Nominations are being accepted for a judge’s position in the 1st Judicial District, according to a news release from state Office of Judicial Administration. The 1st Judicial District is composed of Atchison and Leavenworth counties.

Lansing adjusts hours for holiday

Lansing city offices will be closed at noon Dec. 23 and all day Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Dec. 27. The Lansing Community Library will also be closed.

How the Fed’s rate hikes could affect your finances

The Federal Reserve’s move Wednesday to raise its key rate by a half-point brought it to a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, the highest level in 14 years. The Fed’s latest increase — its seventh rate hike this year — will make it even costlier for consumers and businesses to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases.