info2020-11-18T08:01:19-06:00November 18th, 2020|
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.
info2020-11-18T07:57:46-06:00November 18th, 2020|
Wyandotte County, Kansas & Jackson County, Missouri Coordinate COVID-19 Response to Reduce Regional Spread. Leaders with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, and Jackson County, Missouri, have coordinated to issue local health orders in response to a strong resurgence of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations in the region. The Unified Government Public Health Department’s (UGPHD)s new Local Health Order will lower capacity at businesses and restrict gatherings to ten or fewer people. This new Order will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020, and will remain in effect until it is extended, rescinded, replaced, or amended. [...]
info2020-11-18T07:57:56-06:00November 18th, 2020|
Buhler and McPherson schools may be rivals on the field, but they’re partners in education. When Buhler High School needed help bringing lunch to students at the high school, USD 418 stepped up. Last Wednesday morning, Buhler High School food staff received word that they all needed to begin quarantining due to close contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus. Source: Local - The Hutchinson News
info2020-11-18T07:58:16-06:00November 18th, 2020|
The Reno County Commission, on a split vote, agreed Tuesday to allow a county health order to be put in place to limit the size of gatherings in the county to 10 people. The order contains the same exceptions as an earlier order that limited gatherings to 100 people, as long as a minimum of 6 feet of social distancing can be maintained, interim Reno County health officer Karen Hammersmith advised the county commission. Source: Local - The Hutchinson News
info2020-11-18T07:58:21-06:00November 18th, 2020|
Amid major increases in Sedgwick County’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the county has created a “storymap” to help residents understand the threat better. The storymap offers far more detail than the county’s COVID dashboard, which has until now been the main source of public information on the local impact of the pandemic. The storymap was demonstrated to county commissioners by epidemiology project manager Kaylee Hervey at a staff meeting Tuesday. Using the storymap, residents will be able to see a much clearer picture of the spread and impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the community, she said. One of the new features [...]
info2020-11-18T07:59:47-06:00November 18th, 2020|
The Garden City Public Schools Foundation Grant Squad awarded $200 mini-grants to help teachers enhance their classrooms on Monday, November 16. The Grant Squad presented the checks to the teachers virtually this year to follow the district’s operational level protocols to keep everyone safe. The virtual presentation can be found on the district’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/gckschools/. The grants are awarded to help support learning initiatives in the classrooms and at the schools. Source: Greater Garden City » Feed
info2020-11-18T07:59:59-06:00November 18th, 2020|
Firefighters responded to a large grass fire burning in Cowley County Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews said the fire started from someone burning trash when the wind caused the fire to spread quickly and burning over 100 acres before it was contained. No one was hurt and no property was damaged due to this fire. The state has two Black Hawk helicopters on standby in case they are needed to fight grass fires Tuesday and Wednesday. Source: KSN-TV
info2020-11-18T08:00:08-06:00November 18th, 2020|
Sedgwick County announced Tuesday they are conducting an anonymous survey where residents in south-central Kansas, including Sedgwick County, can complete an anonymous survey to estimate how many people will get a COVID-19 vaccine. In a news release Tuesday, Sedgwick County stated the survey responses will help the Sedgwick County Health Department plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution and information. The Health Department partnered with KU School of Medicine – Wichita to create the survey. Regional and county-specific results will be analyzed by the KU School of Medicine – Wichita. Source: KSN-TV
info2020-11-18T08:00:16-06:00November 18th, 2020|
The Topeka Municipal Court is closing its doors in an attempt to reduce the rate of community spread in Shawnee County, according to a news release. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 18, the court is canceling all dockets and trials. These cases will be rescheduled after its planned reopen on Dec. 4., according to a news release. The court will still conduct jail hearings through video conference on Mondays and Wednesdays. The Topeka Municipal Court will also remain open for walk-ins Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. People are encouraged to use online and mobile services whenever possible to reduce [...]
info2020-11-18T08:00:26-06:00November 18th, 2020|
Effective November 19, 2020, and until further notice, City of Hays buildings will be closed to the public. This includes all departments except for the Hays Regional Airport, which will remain open to accommodate commercial air service and general aviation, as well as the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course, which will remain open for play, but with limited clubhouse access. Source: News - The Hays Daily News
