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RCPD, county and city commissioners cut ribbon on new firing range

info2021-07-01T08:06:24-05:00June 30th, 2021|

The director of the Riley County Police Department said he has never fired his weapon in the line of duty in more than 40 years on the job. “For most police officers, that’s the norm,” RCPD director Dennis Butler said, adding knowing when not to shoot is one of the points of the department’s new gun range. Butler made the remark while standing in the new RCPD firing range Wednesday. The police department, along with Riley County and Manhattan city commissioners, held an open house to welcome people to view the new range and take tours of the facility. About 30 [...]

New opportunities for the aerospace industry are taking flight in Wichita

info2021-06-30T23:28:14-05:00June 30th, 2021|

New opportunities for the aerospace industry are taking flight in Wichita. On Wednesday, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran toured several facilities with a company that could make a big impact on the economy. Owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the company Blue Origin is an innovative aerospace manufacturer that builds reusable launch vehicles, rocket engines, and is a significant partner with the United States in its efforts to remain a leader in the space domain. The company manufactures New Shepard, a rocket you’ll see take off and go to space on July 20. Blue Origin CEO, Dr. Bob Smith, toured several Wichita [...]

NASCAR Drivers Set To Race In Garden City

info2021-06-30T23:26:31-05:00June 30th, 2021|

Two NASCAR drivers will be making an appearance in Garden City. The KansasLand Klash powered by KansasLand Tires is set to take place July 9th at Airport Raceway in Garden City. Airport Raceway, KansasLand Tires, and the Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA) have teamed up to bring in two NASCAR drivers that night as well. Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Woodbrothers Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series, and Ryan Ellis, a part-time driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series will be “slinging” the mud under the lights. The Drivers will race in the RMMRA 600s nonwinged series. The race track [...]

Run to benefit Marion police dog

info2021-07-01T08:06:53-05:00June 30th, 2021|

A 5K run Sept. 11 in Marion will raise money for a Marion police dog who ate an electric cord. Officer Aaron Slater, Blue’s handler, told city councilmen that not much money was left from a 5K run last year because part of it had to be used to pay for emergency surgery after the Belgian Malinois ate an electric cord in February. A consultation with Spur Ridge Vet Hospital followed by emergency surgery at Kansas State University’s veterinary hospital took a $2,357.67 bite out of funds raised for Blue’s care and needs. Source: HILLSBORO Star-Journal

Wichita landlords inundated with applications as rental demand surges

info2021-06-30T08:39:10-05:00June 30th, 2021|

"Usually, we'll get a house leased within a couple of hours after posting it on Facebook marketplace. And I think that in the last year, the longest that a house has sat for us has been three days after posting it," said Dohm. Dozens of people posting on social media saying they've been looking for rental houses for months but keep getting beaten to them. Dohm said while, on the one hand, it's nice not to have to worry about finding people, it's also hard that he has to turn so many people away once the lease is signed. "You know, [...]

Douglas County Commission to consider rural landowners’ request to divide property into residential lots

info2021-06-30T08:20:28-05:00June 30th, 2021|

The Douglas County Commission at its meeting Wednesday will consider allowing two rural landowners to convert their 25 acres of land into residential lots. According to planning documents provided to the County Commission, property owners Patrick Halpin and Erin Callahan-Halpin are asking for permission to divide the land into up to five residential lots. The land is located at 981 East 1549 Road, roughly 3 miles south of Lawrence. To allow for the subdivision, the commissioners would need to rezone the land to cluster preservation, a zoning designation that allows nonagricultural residential development. Currently the land consists of two parcels; one [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for June 29, 2021

info2021-06-30T08:16:37-05:00June 30th, 2021|

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.

Governor Laura Kelly Announces $28 Million Investment, 37 New Jobs in Manhattan

info2021-06-30T07:52:16-05:00June 29th, 2021|

Governor Laura Kelly today congratulated Bev-Hub on its new facility in Manhattan. Bev-Hub, a Wichita-based manufacturer, is investing more than $28 million into the Manhattan community to renovate a former brewery to meet manufacturing demands, creating 37 new jobs. “Bev-Hub’s expansion is proof that Kansas’ pipeline of talented, educated workers and pro-business environment can compete with anyone to recruit dynamic companies,” Governor Kelly said. “We’ll continue supporting and attracting innovative, growing companies like Bev-Hub to strengthen our economy and keep Kansans and their families in our state. Congratulations to Bev-Hub on this exciting announcement.” Bev-Hub assists beverage manufacturers through the co-packing [...]

New use-of-force policy issued by KCK police weeks before 2 fatal police shootings

info2021-06-30T07:52:23-05:00June 29th, 2021|

The police department in Kansas City, Kansas, issued an updated use-of-force policy in early June, just a few weeks before two deadly police shootings. The policy, effective June 2, says officers are allowed to use deadly force “to insure the safety of themselves and others from imminent death or great bodily harm.” A previous policy was similar, saying lethal force was authorized “to protect life.” On June 20, a chase that began in Kansas City, Missouri, crossed the state line. Police said Dario Dominguez, 25, shot at officers, who returned fire, at 18th Street and Parallel Parkway. Source: KC Star Local [...]

Why Managing Federal Aid for Small Towns Could Be a Burden

info2021-07-06T08:22:05-05:00June 29th, 2021|

The shot clock to distribute more than $19 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to small towns and counties has started and states and municipal organizations are working to ensure these localities gets their share and understand the rules for spending the funds. But not every town wants the money. “When I ask, it’s generally they just don’t have the infrastructure to support the reporting requirements required under the law,” said Emily Brock, director for the Government Finance Officers Association’s Federal Liaison Center. “Which is understandable. They don’t want to be in a position where they [spend it and then] have to [...]

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