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New banners brighten up Sabetha Main Street

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When you drive down Main Street, you may notice the new banners on the light posts encouraging Sabetha patrons to shop local. “We wanted to brighten up Main Street while advertising and promoting our local businesses using the #BeSabetha, #ShopSabetha, #EatShopSipPlayBeLocal campaign,” said Sabetha Chamber of Commerce Director Gina Murchison. Murchison said the Sabetha Chamber of Commerce has been saving funds for the Main Street banners for awhile. “We have been saving for the banners for several years from the profits of the golf tournaments,” Murchison said. “We designate the profits from the tournaments for City Beautification and community benefits like [...]

Zillow analysis: Wichita is place to move for singles looking for love

info2022-07-11T23:09:12-05:00July 11th, 2022|

Wichita's affordability makes it tops among the 100 largest U.S. metros for singles relocating and looking to meet others who are single. That's according to a new analysis from Zillow, the Seattle-based national real estate and rental marketplace. "Remote work has opened up housing possibilities all over the country," said Amanda Pendleton, Zillow home trends expert, in a news release. "If untethered from an office, singles can move to places that offer more affordability and a vibrant singles scene. Metro areas like Wichita, where your housing dollar stretches further, are particularly appealing at a time when, nationally, rents are nearly 16% higher than [...]

Tiny food pantry in Overland Park hopes to expand to help more people

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A tiny food pantry in Overland Park is hoping to expand and serve more people. "Extension cords running across the yard," said Jennifer Parker, of the Tiny Pantry Times. Parker admits the early months of her tiny neighborhood food pantry were interesting. "It looked really tacky," she said. But it did the trick, and she said her little space in Overland Park quickly became a popular stop to drop off food donations and a lifeline to those in the community who needed the help. "They're holding down multiple jobs, but they've got families to feed," she said. Parker said that nearly [...]

Kansas election officials prepare for record high turnout in Primary

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The clock is winding down to register to vote for the Primary election in Kansas. Some election offices in the state Capitol are seeing a spike in voter registration, as the “Value Them Both” amendment is expected to draw large numbers to the polls. Shawnee County Election Officer Andrew Howell told Kansas Capitol Bureau in an interview Monday that there’s been a “significant uptick” in voter registration for the past few weeks. “We have more registered voters in Shawnee County now, than I think we've ever had that I'm aware of,” he said “We're at 115,000 registered voters...” Source: KSNT 27 [...]

Attend the Kansas Infrastructure Summit – July 13 – 14

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Cities, counties and the private sector are encouraged to attend the Kansas Infrastructure Hub’s Infrastructure Summit July 13 - 14 in Wichita to learn about the many grant opportunities available under BIL, discuss strategies for preparing winning grant applications, and share input on infrastructure priorities in Kansas. Click here to see the Summit agenda. There is no fee to attend, however registration is required and is limited to the first 500 people.

Negative fans contribute to Kansas shortage of officials

info2022-07-11T07:37:15-05:00July 11th, 2022|

Kurt Loesch and the rest of the officiating crew were walking off the field after a Friday night football game, a hotly contested conference rivalry. A voice from the stands rang out, “I hope you get home safe tonight!" Loesch couldn't tell if it was just a joke or an actual threat but said it — and similar encounters — are becoming more common. This fall, Loesch will mark 26 years as a Kansas State High School Activities Association official. He officiates multiple sports and said fan interaction has gotten worse in recent years. Source: CJonline

Municipal Bond Trends for July 8, 2022

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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.

Hillsboro youth working and playing in the garden

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The Hillsboro Elementary Community Garden Club has been having fun while working hard on cleaning up the garden and harvesting all the growing vegetables. They have been giving away a lot of fresh veggies to community members. “Thank you so much to the City of Hillsboro for helping make the garden club successful,” said President Emerson Corby. Source: Hillsboro Free Press

Grant allows low-income people to get free rides in Harvey County

info2022-07-11T07:29:17-05:00July 11th, 2022|

People with low incomes can breathe a little easier for a while because they can apply for taxi ride aid through the Harvey County Department on Aging. That’s thanks to a grant from the Newton Community Foundation Impact Fund, according to Lona Kelly, Department on Aging director. The grant is for Newton residents, and to quality, a household of one can have an income of $17,667 at the most each year, while a household of two is allowed an annual income of $23,803. Fees for OT Cab Company increased from $7.50 to $12 in March, according to information discussed at a [...]

Local Law Enforcement to Hold Town Hall on Fentanyl Crisis Thurs. July 14th

info2022-07-11T01:14:39-05:00July 11th, 2022|

Wichita Police, The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office and Drug Enforcement Administration will be holding a town hall meeting next Thursday, July 14th to discuss the fentanyl crisis in Wichita. The event is free and open to the public. It will begin at 6 p.m. on the 14th on the WSU campus at Beggs Hall’s Rhatigan Student Center (1845 Fairmount St.). There will be a Q&A with speakers from the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center, Sheriff’s Office, Wichita Public Schools, and DEA among others. Source: 101.3 KFDI

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