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After three decades of service to Salina, Deputy Police Chief Morton ready to retire

info2023-03-22T09:41:40-05:00March 22nd, 2023|

After 31 years and moving up the ranks of the Salina Police Department, Deputy Chief Sean Morton is ready to hang up his police belt. Morton, whose final day on the job is Friday, has spent the past few weeks not only cleaning out his office, but also continuing to help lead the department, and assist new Police Chief C.J. Wise's transition into the department. The deputy chief, who grew up in Marysville, said his reasons for first getting into law enforcement may sound a bit cliché. "I was so interested in getting into this profession," Morton said. "It was serious [...]

Derby data security incident could impact some residents

info2023-03-22T09:33:09-05:00March 22nd, 2023|

Following a full investigation of a computer network disruption that impacted the city of Derby starting Jan. 14, the city recently confirmed that a limited amount of information may have been accessed in connection with the incident. In response to the incident, the city has implemented additional security measures within its network and facilities. Following the Jan. 14 incident, the city immediately took action and worked around the clock to secure its network environment. The city also engaged a third-party forensic firm to assist with the investigation. Source: Derby Informer | News

Firefighter, business owner made his mark on Derby

info2023-03-22T09:32:42-05:00March 22nd, 2023|

Dedicated. Friendly. Helpful. Committed. A loyal friend and passionate professional. Those are just some of the many words and thoughts that came to mind as the community remembers longtime Derby firefighter and EMT instructor Charles W. Little, who passed away March 7. "I never ever had a problem with him the whole time I knew him," said former Fire Chief Pat Swaney. "I doubt that anyone else had a problem, either." Little's enthusiasm for his work and the city was unquestionable, Swaney said. Source: Derby Informer | News

Old Ellinwood photos topic of historic program

info2023-03-22T09:32:13-05:00March 22nd, 2023|

The Barton County Historical Society will host Ellinwood native Robert Yarmer who will present “Early Ellinwood in Pictures” at 7 p.m., Monday, March 27, at the Barton County Historical Society, 85 S. U.S. 281, Great Bend. Admission is free for members of the society and $5 for others wishing to attend the program. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 7 p.m., light refreshments are provided. Yarmer has selected 140 photographs of Ellinwood history to discuss ... Source: Great Bend Tribune

How will Silicon Valley Bank collapse impact bank ownership of munis?

info2023-03-22T09:31:38-05:00March 22nd, 2023|

Municipal bonds remain a viable, high-quality source of liquidity for banks, experts say, although they are divided about whether the collapse of two regional banks will curtail or eliminate the sector's ownership of municipal bonds. Following the collapse of California-based Silicon Valley Bank on March 10 and New York-based Signature Bank on March 12, experts differ on how this will impact their holding of municipal bonds. Some say it will continue unabated, others say it could peter off, yet others believe banks may alter their duration to avoid the pitfalls of SVB and Signature. "I do not believe banks will broadly [...]

New Funding Available to Help Communities with Shovel-Ready Sites

info2023-03-22T09:29:05-05:00March 22nd, 2023|

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced new grant funding that will help communities gain valuable Certified Sites designation for shovel-ready industrial sites in Kansas. Kansas Certified Sites designation is issued when communities successfully demonstrate their property is primed for development and ready for investment, which is a huge advantage in recruiting and expanding businesses. The program is designed to reduce the risks associated with development. A Kansas Certified Site is attractive to investors and site selectors ... as part of the new Certified Sites Grant program, the Kansas Department of Commerce will provide matching dollars up to [...]

What Wichita can learn from a Michigan’s city path to seamless mental health care

info2023-03-22T09:35:30-05:00March 22nd, 2023|

Grand Rapids [has] a model that Wichita and Sedgwick County might seek to learn from as they work to create a more coordinated approach to addressing mental health, substance abuse and homelessness. Such an approach requires collaboration across a swath of government agencies and nonprofits. Grand Rapids appears to be creating a more seamless system even though it lacks a more centralized single location for social services that cities such as San Antonio have become widely regarded for. Officials in Wichita and Sedgwick County have been considering building a similar hub here. For the past five years, leaders in metro Grand [...]

Leawood tweaks pit bull ban, but keeps it on the books

info2023-03-22T09:10:00-05:00March 22nd, 2023|

Leawood’s pit bull ban is still on the books, but the way it’s enforced changed this week. The Leawood City Council on Monday unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s dangerous animal ordinance banning pit bulls. This is the latest step in the city’s efforts over the past year to determine what should be done with the ban. The altered ordinance now spells out the characteristics of a pit bull — such as the dog’s ears, eye shape and the length and shape of the dog’s head. Source: Prairie Village Post

Prairie Village inks $50K deal with environmental consultants

info2023-03-22T09:06:56-05:00March 22nd, 2023|

Prairie Village is exploring ways to make its city operations more environmentally sustainable. The city council earlier this month unanimously approved an agreement with Keramida, an Indiana-based consulting firm, to create a sustainability program for Prairie Village. The move aims to help the city reach its commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 or sooner, according to city documents. Source: Prairie Village Post

Family ‘hit the lotto’ with move to Iola

info2023-03-22T09:36:21-05:00March 22nd, 2023|

Max and Candice Grundy have lived in Iola for two years. And already, they take great pride in what they call “our town.” California transplants, the Grundys are known for their recent purchase of Iola’s abandoned water tower, which they envision turning into an Airbnb. Last week, Max, a commercial artist, attended an Iola council meeting where he suggested Iola adopt a flag, giving a dozen examples. Even though he regarded his presentation a “flop,” he thinks the idea of a flag promoting Iola is worthwhile. Source: The Iola Register

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