info2022-02-23T00:00:36-06:00February 23rd, 2022|
Members of the Bonner Springs Police Department made a unique rescue Monday morning. Animal Control Officer Kendra Anthony and Cpl. Kyle Rector rescued an injured bald eagle. They found her in the tree line, flapping her wings and unable to stand. The nonprofit Operation Wildlife believes the eagle was hit by a car and may have broken her tail. The officers were able to reach the bird and named it Kendra after officer Anthony. Source: KSN-TV
info2022-02-22T23:58:03-06:00February 22nd, 2022|
A proposal in the Kansas Legislature would allow farm wineries in Kansas to sell beer, according to some vineyard owners. The bill, House Bill 2688, is currently up for debate in the House. If it passes, it will move to the Senate. The plan requires that licensed farm wineries be issued a cereal malt beverage retailer license if the statutory requirements are met. Written testimony from Phillip Bradley, a representative for the Kansas Viticulture and Farm Winery Association (KVFWA), says the measure would help the response to the growing needs of customers. Source: KSN-TV
info2022-02-23T08:50:32-06:00February 22nd, 2022|
Last week, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners lifted a countywide public health order requiring masks in all K-6 schools. That order was originally set to expire in May, but with new COVID-19 cases dropping sharply, the board acted to rescind the mandate effective immediately. Some public school districts in northern Johnson County had already begun lifting their own masking rules for students and staff or had put measures in place to end their mask requirements for younger students once the county order was lifted. Students return to class Tuesday and Wednesday after the long holiday weekend (made longer, in some cases, [...]
info2022-02-22T07:54:44-06:00February 22nd, 2022|
Municipal-bond investors spent more than a decade fretting about state and local government finances. Now they are worried about interest rates. Municipal budgets are in far better shape than during the aftermath of the 2007-09 financial crisis or the early-Covid shutdowns when investors fled munis in droves. But the expectation that the Federal Reserve will begin ending pandemic stimulus measures has driven yields on state and local debt, which rise when bond prices fall, to their highest levels since April 2020. “Credit has just not been the boogeyman that anyone thought it might be,” said Matt Fabian, a partner with Municipal [...]
info2022-02-22T07:48:12-06:00February 22nd, 2022|
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.
info2022-02-22T00:26:25-06:00February 22nd, 2022|
Tyrone Garner, former Kansas City, Kansas Deputy police chief was sworn in as mayor/CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, on December 13, 2021. When asked about the on-going federal investigation into misconduct by the city's police department from which he retired in 2019, Mayor Garner provided few details The KCKPD is under a federal investigation stemming from allegations of decades of abuse and corruption at the hands of law enforcement officers. As an internal affairs officer, Garner said at times he was responsible for investigating and disciplining officers for misconduct. Source: KCUR
info2022-02-22T00:24:49-06:00February 22nd, 2022|
More than a century-old opera house in western Kansas is about to be obsolete. Larned officials say the building is a danger to public safety. The Larned Opera House sets on the corner of Fourth Street and Broadway. "This guy named John Schnack, he in 1886, decides he, the community can support and need a venue to show plays and stuff," said Kevin Holt, historian. The opera house was built on top of five businesses. Source: KSN-TV
info2022-02-22T00:22:20-06:00February 22nd, 2022|
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has launched its second Agriculture Workforce Needs Assessment Survey. This is through a partnership with the Department of Agriculture Economics at Kansas State University. The survey is designed to help find current and future needs people in the industry face. It hopes to identify jobs and specific skills required in the industry and help promote growth in the state. Kansas farmers, ranchers, and producers are asked to contribute to the assessment. Source: KSNF/KODE
info2022-02-22T00:15:33-06:00February 22nd, 2022|
People are getting their first look at a new memorial coming to Parsons. The first rough drafts have been completed for Five Pathways to Freedom veterans memorial. It's expected to be built next to the Parsons Municipal Building and will honor veterans from the five military branches. The renderings were created by former and current students at Parsons High School. "Mainly it's just been me and Colin Ryan, we've been the main contributors to it and that's just what we've been working on for the majority of our first semester here," Nick Sanborn, PHS Senior, "We still add little details here [...]
info2022-02-22T00:14:24-06:00February 22nd, 2022|
The winter weather can put a lot of plans on hold like school, business, or even events. But one Pittsburg business was built to grow in this, or any kind of weather --- all while making nutritious food more accessible. "Weather does not affect our farm. You know it's blowing cold wind outside, and we're standing in here, it's 71 degrees," said Brad Fourby, Leafy Green Farms Owner. The winter weather isn't slowing down production at Leafy Green Farm. "We're standing in a 40-foot shipping container that's not even hooked up to the city water, and we use about 10 gallons [...]
