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Reno County supports public health funding increase

info2020-01-29T06:52:19-06:00January 29th, 2020|

The Reno County Commission on Tuesday offered support for a request to state lawmakers to nearly double the state’s allocation for a category of annual public health funding. “The State Formula Grant, which is dedicated funding for the KDHE in the state’s budget, has remained flat since 1992,” Reno County Health Department Director Nick Baldetti advised the commission. The Kansas Association of Local Health Departments, of which Reno County is a member, is seeking a $4.1 million allocation next year, which is then dispensed to health departments around the state. The annual allocation is now only $2.2 million, from which Reno [...]

Butler County Fire District #3 helps Rose Hill PD with boa constrictor

info2020-01-28T07:07:42-06:00January 28th, 2020|

Butler County Fire District # was asked by Rose Hill PD for assistance with an unusual call in Rose Hill. A citizen called 911 and reported finding a six foot Boa Constrictor in their living room couch!

Municipal Bond Trends for January 27, 2020

info2020-04-16T08:06:44-05:00January 28th, 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 Advisors.

10-year Treasury yield falls to lowest since October as coronavirus fears deepen

info2020-01-27T21:59:26-06:00January 27th, 2020|

The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield hit its lowest level in more than three months as investors grew increasingly concerned about the economic impact of the fast-spreading coronavirus. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note... was lower at around 1.609%, while the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond was also lower at around 2.058%. The 10-year Treasury yield touched a low of 1.603% in the session, its lowest level since Oct. 10. Chinese officials confirmed Sunday that there had been more than 2,700 confirmed cases of the deadly pneumonia-like virus, including 461 people in a critical condition as the death toll rose [...]

Olathe temporarily changes street to Chiefs Ave. ahead of Super Bowl

info2020-01-27T21:50:39-06:00January 27th, 2020|

Getting ready for the Big Game on Sunday, the City of Olathe decided to unofficially change one of their street signs to Chiefs Ave. to help cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs as they face the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. On Monday the city announced the new street signs, which can be found on Santa Fe Street in front of City Hall. The city also lined the street with flags. People are allowed to stop by and take a selfie with the sign and post it on the city’s social media page. (Read more: KSNT News)

Manhattan and Riley County leaders consider economic development sales tax renewal

info2020-01-27T20:26:57-06:00January 27th, 2020|

Manhattan and Riley County leaders are taking the first steps towards renewing an economic development sales tax. This is a county wide half-cent sales tax that expires in 2022. The tax generates around $4.5 million annually with $2.7 million going to the city of Manhattan. City and county leaders are now discussing whether to keep the tax as it is or expand it to include other parts of Manhattan and Pottawatomie County. Assistant City Manager Dennis Marstall said the money gets used in a variety of ways across the city and county. (Read more: KSNT News)

Diamond Vista gifts $85,000 to Hillsboro schools

info2020-01-27T20:20:09-06:00January 27th, 2020|

After a longer than usual meeting, several actions were unanimously approved at the Hillsboro school board meeting on Jan. 13, including the acceptance of an $85,000 donation from the Enel Green Power Diamond Vista Wind Project. The gift will be placed in the gifts and grants fund line to allow more flexibility in using the funds said superintendent Max Heinrichs. A representative from Prairie View mental health discussed options and ideas on providing social workers in the school. “This would allow us to make sure our students have someone to go to if needed,” said Heinrichs. “This is going to be [...]

Johnson County city nixed controversial housing project. Now the developer is suing

info2020-01-27T20:19:01-06:00January 27th, 2020|

Dozens of neighbors won a battle at City Hall last month when the Shawnee City Council rejected a $50 million housing development they worried would overcrowd the area But now they risk losing the fight in court. Johnson County development company Austin Properties is suing the city of Shawnee for denying its application to build apartments and homes on 30 acres along Woodsonia Drive, off Johnson Drive east of Kansas 7 highway. Plans included 14 triplexes with 42 townhomes, plus 16 multistory buildings with 380 apartments. (Read more: Joco 913 News)

Former Marshall County Clerk sentenced to 2 years in prison for felony misuse of public funds

info2020-01-27T20:13:28-06:00January 27th, 2020|

The former Marshall County Clerk has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for felony misuse of public funds, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today. Sonya L. Stohs, 44, of Marysville, pleaded guilty in November in Marshall County District Court to one count of felony misuse of public funds. District Judge John L. Weingart today sentenced Stohs to serve 32 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections with 24 months of post-release supervision. Additionally, Stohs was ordered to pay $372,003.12 in restitution to Marshall County and $438 in investigative and court costs. The charges stemmed from an investigation [...]

Merriam dedicates new aerial fire truck to serve Merriam, northern Overland Park residents

info2020-01-27T20:11:53-06:00January 27th, 2020|

Merriam on Friday welcomed the latest addition to the fleet of fire equipment that serves the city: Truck 46, a $893,718 aerial truck. A dedication ceremony was held Friday morning by the Overland Park Fire Department, which effectively merged with Merriam’s Fire Department back in 2014. The dedication included the cleaning of the tires and pushing of the truck into its bay, both traditions. Capt. Pat Gantt said the department realized about five years ago — after Merriam and Overland Park began a partnership in which Merriam provides “fire coverage for the northernmost parts of Overland Park,” according to Merriam’s website [...]

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