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Wichita fire department using latest technology to help fight fires

info2021-03-31T07:28:12-05:00March 31st, 2021|

New technology is helping crews in Reno and Sedgwick county battle the many fires we have seen this week. The Wichita Fire Department is using their drone to help battle these fires, but Thermal Imaging Cameras help the Wichita Fire Department battle fires from the ground. "We use it all the time almost on every fire," said Lance Gifford, a firefighter with Station One. Gifford said they have been using thermal imaging for more than a decade, but as technology advances so has the equipment. Now, these cameras are handheld making it easier on firefighters. "This is so much better clarity-wise [...]

Community comes together with donations for crews battling Reno County fire

info2021-03-31T07:27:16-05:00March 31st, 2021|

The fire crews battling the Ice and the Beer Fire in Reno County received outpouring support from people in their community. One of the Hutchinson VFW members said they were able to gather two truckloads full of donations to the men and women on the frontlines. "Gatorade, lots of Gatorade -- anything that they can eat quickly and drink quickly to keep them nourished so they can do the job," said Ron Bremer, member of the VFW Auxiliary post-1361. Hutchinson resident, Kim Campbell, says she stood outside of Dillon's grocery store and collected donations for the firefighters. "I put an empty [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for March 30, 2021

info2021-03-31T07:17:24-05:00March 31st, 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.

Kansas ‘ahead of schedule’ as frustration continues over COVID-19 vaccine scheduling

info2021-03-31T07:19:45-05:00March 30th, 2021|

The majority of Kansans are still waiting as they hope an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination will become available. As of Monday, every Kansan age 16 and older is eligible to get a vaccine, but the state doesn't receive enough vaccine to meet the need. It could be worse, according to state leaders. Dr. Lee Norman, Secretary for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, said 43-percent of all Kansans are vaccinated. "We're definitely ahead of schedule, especially when you consider we've done teachers and many high-risk populations," Norman said during a Facebook Live with the University of Kansas Health System [...]

Kansas City ranked among most lucrative metros for recent graduates

info2021-03-31T07:19:38-05:00March 30th, 2021|

Kansas City ranks third in the nation in adjusted pay for recent college graduates, according to a report from Self Financial. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, median earnings for recent college graduates working full time is about $50,000 a year. The median earnings for recent college graduates working in the Kansas City metro is $49,000, but it's $52,802 when adjusted for relative cost of living. St. Louis is second, with actual median earnings of $48,000 and $53,274 adjusted. The report noted that computer science and engineering jobs earned the most. Data analysts focused on college [...]

Cowley County part of mental health pilot project

info2021-03-31T07:20:59-05:00March 30th, 2021|

Cowley County is one of five locations that will share in a $4 million state grant to help people with serious mental illness to avoid incarceration and hospitalization. Four County Mental Health, which serves Cowley County, is among the entities that will be involved in creating pilot programs to help people with serious mental illness, according to a press release from Gov. Laura Kelly’s office. Greg Hennen, executive director Four County, said the organization is excited to be included in the pilot project activity. “This model fits well with the mission and purpose of our newly developed Assertive Community Treatment program, [...]

Lawrence and Douglas County leaders call for more collaboration to address homelessness, other community issues

info2021-03-30T07:24:42-05:00March 30th, 2021|

At a joint meeting Monday, elected city and county leaders said that the coronavirus pandemic made both the problem of homelessness and the need for local governments to work together to address it more clear. The pandemic led to various organizations working to house people quickly or shelter them temporarily in noncongregate settings, such as hotels. City Commissioner Lisa Larsen said that she had noticed, especially this winter, a lot of organizations doing good work to try to address homelessness, but a certain collaborative element seemed lacking. Source: LJWorld.com.

Residents urged to take precautions as wildfires ramp up in Reno County

info2021-03-30T07:13:42-05:00March 30th, 2021|

Hutchinson and Reno County residents are urged to take precautions this week as the area is under “Catastrophic” and “Very High” ratings on the Grassland Fire Danger Index through the week. The National Weather Service puts out the Grassland Fire Danger Index, which assigns a risk level for wildland fires based on the amount of dead grass, temperature, wind speed and humidity. Rather than predict how a fire will behave, the ratings correspond to the likelihood that fires will get out of control. Sunday and Monday kept area fire departments busy as several fires started in the county. Source: Hutch News.

Municipal Bond Trends for March 29, 2021

info2021-03-30T07:12:42-05:00March 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.

Latino Leaders In Southwestern Kansas Fight To Overcome Myths And Hesitancy About COVID-19 Vaccine

info2021-03-30T07:11:28-05:00March 30th, 2021|

Even as much of the country thrills at the prospect of getting their COVID-19 shots, sizable pockets need convincing. In the immigrant and refugee communities of southwestern Kansas, cultural barriers and access to the shots could leave those hit hardest by the pandemic in ongoing peril. So town by town, county by county, public health officials find themselves shooting down unfounded fears about the shots that could finally beat back a virus that has killed hundreds of thousands of people in the United States and millions around the world. Source: KCUR News

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