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Shawnee County wants to expand glass recycling program

info2021-01-25T07:05:25-06:00January 24th, 2021|

Shawnee County is looking to expand its new glass recycling program. The new program started in June, but county leaders tell KSNT News it’s become more popular in the last two months. Shawnee County partners with Ripple Glass in Kansas City. The county collects glass from purple drop off bins and Ripple transports and recycles the glass for free. Shawnee County Solid Waste Director Bill Sutton said this is necessary because the recycling center the county uses for other recycling does not recycle glass. Source: KSNT News

Lakin and Deerfield Cities Come Together For a Common Goal

info2021-01-23T13:19:03-06:00January 23rd, 2021|

The City of Lakin and The City of Deerfield are excited to announce a new "shared service" venture they have embarked on together. When Lakin and Deerfield realized animal control was a common issue amongst their communities, they decided to come together and do something about it. The cities came up with an agreement to share a full time Animal Control Officer who would be able to enforce codes, patrol both communities, and take care of any animals in the pound. ... Small communities, such as Lakin and Deerfield, operate off limited budgets. This "shared service" will help both communities keep [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for January 21, 2021

info2021-01-22T08:10:24-06:00January 22nd, 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.

KDHE launches new website for COVID-19 vaccine information, FAQs

info2021-01-22T08:09:31-06:00January 22nd, 2021|

With Kansas officially in Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccination plan, many people plan to get it, but there are still lots of questions. "You hear a lot of different stuff. You can't really tell what's true," said Wichita resident Jace Suddeth. "A lot of people are saying, like, just silly stuff," said Wichita resident Dakota Burns. Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday the state has a new COVID-19 vaccine website to clear up many of the rumors, and answer questions. Source: KAKE - News

Johnson County seniors to start getting COVID vaccines next week

info2021-01-22T08:07:59-06:00January 22nd, 2021|

Johnson County will begin giving COVID-19 vaccines to residents age 65 and older starting Tuesday, as part of its move into the next phase of distribution, health officials said Thursday. That phase also includes kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers and child care workers, who will get their vaccines through Children’s Mercy, said Dr. Sanmi Areola, the county’s director of health and environment. But it was unclear when those vaccinations would begin. He said the department received more than 6,800 vaccine doses on Thursday, and Areola emphasized that “the opportunity to get vaccinated next week and the week after depends on the supply,” [...]

Governor Laura Kelly, Department of Commerce Seek Public Input for Broadband Office Grant Program

info2021-01-22T08:05:12-06:00January 22nd, 2021|

Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce has established an opportunity for the public to learn more about the Office of Broadband Development’s Broadband Acceleration Grant program and provide input on grant requests proposed for communities across Kansas. The goal is to gather public input regarding the grant applications and associated service areas in an effort to ensure transparency in the broadband development process. The project proposals and proposed service area maps for each grant application are posted online, along with a public comment form for those wishing to express support or share concerns regarding a project. These [...]

Endangered black rhino born at Garden City zoo

info2021-01-22T08:04:30-06:00January 22nd, 2021|

Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City is announcing the birth of a black rhinoceros, which is a critically endangered species. The baby boy's mother is Johari. She gave birth at approximately 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The zoo reports that both mother and baby are doing well. Johari is a first-time mother and this is the first black rhinoceros born at the zoo. Source: KSN-TV

Next vaccines in Harvey County go to law enforcement, first responders, teachers

info2021-01-22T08:03:47-06:00January 22nd, 2021|

The Harvey County Health Department is anticipating getting 300 doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine. It says the county is moving into Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccination plan which includes people 65 and older, people in congregate settings, and high-contact critical workers. Harvey County says those 300 doses will be directed toward law enforcement, other first responders and K-12 educators. Source: KSN-TV

Area ambulance company faces new challenges during pandemic

info2021-01-22T08:05:45-06:00January 22nd, 2021|

EagleMed transports critically ill or injured patients by land or air to hospitals across the midwest. “You never know, we might have a COVID patient this time and then the next one might be a young child with Leukemia. You have to be prepared and keep it safe for everyone,” says Kurt Burkhart, EagleMed flight nurse. During the pandemic, staff are seeing new challenges, leading to more stress on themselves and the patients. “It’s a lot more strategy and logistics, we have to figure out, can we do the transport? Do we have the fuel capacity? If we have to get [...]

Main Street offers loans, grants in Chanute

info2021-01-22T08:07:21-06:00January 22nd, 2021|

Main Street Chanute and Main Street America have started two programs to help brick-and-mortar businesses in Chanute. The Board of Directors of Main Street Chanute approved guidelines Wednesday for its Main Street Revitalization Program, and Main Street America, in conjunction with Brother International, begins taking applications today for the At Your Side grant program. The MSRP loans are funded through $100,000 provided by the Neosho County Commission for business revitalization and safety improvements. Main Street Chanute will administer the loans at no interest, but the loans have a small origination fee that will go back into the fund. Source: The Chanute [...]

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