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Crash topples power poles in Mulvane, cuts some power

info2022-07-19T08:36:48-05:00July 19th, 2022|

Some Mulvane residents and offices have no power Monday after a semi hit a power line. Mulvane Fire Rescue says the driver was making a delivery when the truck caught a line and brought down three high-voltage power distribution transformers. The driver stayed in the vehicle until utility crews arrived to turn off the power. In addition to the broken transformers, four power poles are broken, and some mineral oil is leaking. Flying debris hit a couple of vehicles, and a small fire started. No one was injured. Source: KSN-TV

Introducing kids to Baxter Springs public safety

info2022-07-19T08:42:16-05:00July 19th, 2022|

The Baxter Springs Police Department welcomes the public to an evening meet-and-greet. The event was held Monday (7/18) at the Baxter Springs PD. The department has added several new officers and administration personnel, Giving the public a chance to meet those who serve the Baxter Springs community. Several Kansas agencies were on hand during the event for both kids and adults, including Baxter Springs Fire, Cherokee County EMS and the Kansas Parks and Wildlife. Source: KSNF/KODE

Arma takes delicious trip through the decades

info2022-07-19T08:36:02-05:00July 19th, 2022|

Southeast Kansas got a delicious look through the decades. Today the Miner's Hall Museum held a presentation looking into the early drive-ins and restaurants in Arma. It was part of the ongoing exhibit highlighting Arma's past since it was a coal camp. A panel of storytellers spent time going over these eateries, including Karen Golob Heronemus, who's mother operated the Dari Castle for around two decades. Source: KSNF/KODE

Mayor of Topeka chosen for global leadership initiative

info2022-07-19T08:35:40-05:00July 19th, 2022|

The mayor of Topeka has been selected to participate in a year-long education and professional development program that aims to improve the city's leadership capabilities. Mayor Mike Padilla is one of 40 mayors from around the world chosen to participate in The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. The initiative wants to help Padilla and the city of Topeka to foster professional growth, advance innovation and deliver results for residents. The initiative is a collaboration between Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Business School and Bloomberg Philanthropies to equip mayors and senior city officials with the skills needed to tackle complex challenges and improve [...]

Lawrence City Commission to begin discussion of proposal to ban single-use plastic bags

info2022-07-19T08:27:41-05:00July 19th, 2022|

After recently requesting to take up the issue again, city leaders will soon consider whether to pursue an ordinance that would ban single-use plastic bags. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission is scheduled to receive a recently approved recommendation from the city’s Sustainability Advisory Board to ban single-use plastic bags provided at checkout and begin an educational campaign about their environmental impact. Source: LJWorld

Municipal Bond Trends for July 18, 2022

info2022-07-19T08:26:58-05:00July 19th, 2022|

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.

Army to provide update on remediation of De Soto property that will be site of $4B battery plant

info2022-07-19T08:21:54-05:00July 18th, 2022|

U.S. Army officials will give an update on the cleanup of the former ammunition plant in De Soto that is to be the location of a $4 billion Panasonic battery plant. The Army plans a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss progress on an environmental cleanup of the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant. The event will provide the public a chance to ask questions about the cleanup and discuss the possibility of forming a Restoration Advisory Board, according to the Johnson County website. The Sunflower plant opened after the attack on Pearl Harbor to provide ammunition to U.S. troops. It quickly [...]

Derby shifting to fleet management program for city vehicles

info2022-07-19T08:23:19-05:00July 18th, 2022|

Given recent issues the city has seen purchasing and replacing a number of department vehicles, staff looked into a fleet leasing agreement with Enterprise – which the Derby City Council officially approved at its July 12 meeting. Under the fleet leasing arrangement, Enterprise handles purchase of vehicles for the city, leasing those vehicles to the city and also selling used vehicles at their highest point of value to help fund the program. “Basically, the program works off the city’s ability to purchase vehicles at government rate, then resell those vehicles when they have the most value,” said Deputy City Manager Dan [...]

Women Only exhibit on display at Art Gallery

info2022-07-18T16:51:34-05:00July 18th, 2022|

The Chanute Art Gallery is currently showcasing its new exhibit, Women Only. This exhibit, which is open through August 27, is a collection of works from 26 artists and includes nearly 200 pieces. Source: The Chanute Tribune

Fed Officials Preparing to Lift Interest Rates by Another 0.75 Percentage Point

info2022-07-18T07:37:54-05:00July 18th, 2022|

Federal Reserve officials have signaled they are likely to raise interest rates by 0.75 percentage point later this month, for the second straight meeting, as part of an aggressive effort to combat high inflation. Policy makers left the door open to a larger, full-percentage-point increase at the July 26-27 gathering. But some of them simultaneously poured cold water on the idea in recent interviews and public comments ahead of their premeeting quiet period, which began Saturday. Some officials pointed to signs that economic activity was softening as they raise rates at a historically brisk pace. “You don’t want to overdo the [...]