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‘Urban art project’ brings splash of color to Topeka park

info2020-10-26T07:49:47-05:00October 26th, 2020|

Jamie Colon’s paint-stained hands are cold from the frigid October weather, but he keeps painting outside because he wants to bring color to Santa Fe Park. Colon, the lead artist, said Topeka’s parks lack color. "You go to every park in Topeka, it’s beige," he said. "The whole idea is to put a splash of color in the park so when you come here in the winter time when everything is brown and gray skies, you got this bright spot of color that pops out of the park." Colon, along with artists Andy Valdivia and Robert Tapley Bustamante, are working at [...]

Amtrak service reductions in place

info2020-10-26T07:48:33-05:00October 26th, 2020|

There are a couple of milestones at Amtrak this month — milestones that some are not happy about. For the first time in nearly 150 years, there is not a daily passenger train stopping in Newton — and the same can be said for dozens of communities across multiple states served by the Southwest Chief. And, this month, for the first time in nearly 150 years, there has been a day without a passenger train departure from Chicago headed to Los Angeles. Source: Newton Kansan

Kansas Gas working to restore natural gas service to Ellinwood

info2020-10-26T07:52:12-05:00October 26th, 2020|

Crews are continuing to respond to today’s damage to a Kansas Gas Service natural gas pipeline struck by a third party, resulting in the interruption of natural gas service to Ellinwood, Kansas. Technicians continue to go door to door to complete safety checks of the meters. Chris Komarek, Ellinwood City Administrator, and Amy Miller, Barton County Emergency Manager, are assisting local residents during this natural gas service outage. Source: KAKE - News

Municipal Bond Trends for October 22, 2020

info2020-10-23T08:18:14-05:00October 23rd, 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.

CARES Act Landlord Incentive Program launched in Pittsburg

info2020-10-23T08:14:00-05:00October 23rd, 2020|

The City of Pittsburg Public Housing Authority has launched a new landlord incentive program aimed at increasing affordable housing options for families in Pittsburg. The program reimburses landlords participating in the Section 8 Rental Assistance program for eligible repairs up to $1,000 per unit. This new program is made possible thanks to grant funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Source: City of Pittsburg

Treasury Yields Touch Multi-Month Highs

info2020-10-23T08:13:24-05:00October 23rd, 2020|

U.S. government-bond yields hit their highest levels in more than four months, following signs of progress in Washington toward a deal on a roughly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note settled at 0.815%, according to Tradeweb, compared with 0.796% Tuesday. That marked its highest close since early June, just before a summer surge of coronavirus cases. ...Yet powerful forces continue to suppress Treasurys yields, keeping them near historic lows. Though the economy has rebounded from its sharp contraction earlier in the year, the path of its recovery remains uncertain in the midst of [...]

Wichita Firefighters take off to assist with Colorado fire

info2020-10-23T08:10:38-05:00October 23rd, 2020|

Wichita Fire Department Chief Tammy Snow confirmed Thursday that four firefighters and one structure truck will be heading to Colorado to assist with the East Troublesome fire. This is southwest of Estes Park, Colorado. Chief Snow said WFD firefighters will be assigned to help with structure fires, not fighting the forest fire. Chief Snow said they are scheduled to be there for 72 hours. Source: KSN-TV

Hutchinson Fire Department crew headed to Colorado to assist with wildfire

info2020-10-23T08:09:27-05:00October 23rd, 2020|

The Hutchinson Fire Department shared on its Facebook page that based on a request it received Thursday morning for mutual aid through the Kansas Forestry Service for assistance with a growing fire in Colorado -- HFD firefighters took off Thursday afternoon and are expected to reach Granby, Colorado Thursday night. The Hutchinson Fire Department shared they deployed a team of four wildland certified firefighters and one Type 1 Engine. The growing fire is named the East Troublesome Fire. The East Troublesome Fire is only 5% contained and growing rapidly with high winds and Red Flag conditions. Source: KSN-TV

Leavenworth Municipal Court offers diversion program to address mental health

info2020-10-23T08:09:08-05:00October 23rd, 2020|

Leavenworth city commissioners were briefed this week on a new Municipal Court diversion program for people with mental health problems. "We continue to deal with issues regarding mental health as a public safety issue," Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens said. He addressed commissioners when they met Tuesday for a study session. He said Leavenworth police officers responded to 166 mental health calls last year. Source: Leavenworth Times

New water meters to gauge usage more accurately in Marysville

info2020-10-23T08:08:40-05:00October 23rd, 2020|

The new water meter system gradually being installed by the city of Marysville will allow residents to more accurately gauge their water use. “The thing I like about this system is that if somebody’s got a problem in a business or house or something, flags are going up at city hall. You don’t have to wait your 30 days for them to go out and read the meter,” said council member Kevin Throm. Source: The Marysville Advocate

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