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A new exhibit makes its way to Route 66 in Galena

info2021-11-15T06:52:25-06:00November 15th, 2021|

On Thursday Route 66 celebrated its 95th birthday, and today, almost like a birthday present, a new set of wheels was revealed in Southeast Kansas. The Kansas Historic Route 66 Association, unveiled its newest addition to Luigi's Pit Stop, a replica of the movie Cars main character Lightning McQueen. The exhibit is located on East Front Street in Galena, and features other replicas and paintings from the Cars franchise. The Cars character Tow Mater was inspired after members of Pixar were driving through Kansas and noticed a boom truck at what would eventually become Cars on the Route. Source: KSNF/KODE

Dickinson Co. deputy tracks down suspect with thermal imaging drone

info2021-11-15T00:12:16-06:00November 15th, 2021|

A Dickinson County Sheriff's deputy used a drone to track and catch a suspect that had fled from the police. The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office was called by the Geary County Sheriff's Office Wednesday morning to tell them they were in pursuit of a 2015 Ford Mustang that had been reported stolen in Wichita. Geary County units had lost sight of the vehicle as it entered road construction near the Chapman exit on I-70. Dickinson County deputies later found the vehicle on I-70 in the north ditch, just before the bridge under construction. A Dickinson County deputy used a drone with [...]

Derby bringing back Holiday Lights contest

info2021-11-15T06:53:15-06:00November 15th, 2021|

This holiday season the city of Derby is looking for all the best and brightest holiday decorators, as it will be holding the second annual Holiday Lights contest from Dec. 4 to 25. Participants who register to take part in the contest will be entered to win a prize. Nearly 50 lighting enthusiasts took part in the contest in 2020. Residents are invited to decorate their yard, house or both for the contest. Judges will pick their favorite displays, and the public will vote for the People’s Choice winner on Facebook. Prizes include gift cards to local restaurants and a Derby [...]

USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Improve Access to Healthy Foods While Creating Jobs for People Living in Underserved Rural Areas

info2021-11-12T15:45:43-06:00November 12th, 2021|

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small has announced that USDA is inviting applications for at least $4 million in grants to improve access to healthy foods while creating jobs for people in underserved rural areas. ... To apply, applicants must submit a letter of interest by Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. If invited to apply, applicants must submit a full application. Additional information on how to apply is available at www.investinginfood.com. USDA and the Reinvestment Fund are hosting an informational webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 12 Noon for interested parties to learn more about [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for November 10, 2021

info2021-11-12T08:09:44-06:00November 12th, 2021|

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.

Calling 9-1-1 isn’t just for emergencies anymore (in Cities of Sedgwick and Haven)

info2021-11-12T08:08:15-06:00November 12th, 2021|

If you need to speak to a police officer, call 9-1-1. That’s the message from Chief Brian Daily in Sedgwick and Chief Stephen Schaffer of Haven. Daily said the people call the police department’s landline when they should be calling 9-1-1. Most small towns only have one officer on duty at a time and some don’t have twenty-four-hour coverage, so leaving a message at the police department could mean a delay of hours before that message reaches a law enforcement official. When Sedgwick renovated their police department last year, Daily had them install a call box in the lobby. At the [...]

Shawnee launching pilot property tax rebate program for low-income residents

info2021-11-12T08:03:34-06:00November 12th, 2021|

The city of Shawnee is officially launching a new city property tax rebate program for low-income residents. After some discussion Monday, the Shawnee City Council unanimously approved the pilot program, which would allow a 100% rebate on the city portion of property taxes, up to $500, for residents who would qualify for the program. Source: Prairie Village Post

Ready for air taxis? Here’s why Kansas could be a player in the future of aviation

info2021-11-12T08:02:47-06:00November 12th, 2021|

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill sponsored by Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids that would create a working group to study what the federal government needs to do in regards to the fledgling industry. It now heads to the U.S. Senate, where it’s being shepherded by Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran. The bill is an attempt to get the government prepared for what will likely change the future of transportation. It will mean everything from new safety regulations, to infrastructure in the form of “vertiports,” to getting the public onboard with the concept of drone-like planes flying around their [...]

Fuel, housing costs boosted October’s inflation. Here’s what it means for the Fed’s stance on interest rates

info2021-11-11T16:04:03-06:00November 11th, 2021|

October's surge in consumer prices was driven by some factors that may linger. Market pros say the Federal Reserve may be forced to move up the timeline on its ultimate inflation-fighting tool: interest rate hikes. The consumer price index jumped 0.9% on a monthly basis, and was up 6.2% year-over-year, the fastest pace in 30 years. According to Dow Jones, economists had expected a 5.9% gain. Excluding food and energy, the increase was still high, up 0.6% or 4.6% year-over-year. CPI measures inflation based on a basket of products from rents and groceries to gasoline and medical services. After the October [...]

What Johnson County residents will enjoy in 2022: enhanced bus and van transit

info2021-11-11T16:01:40-06:00November 11th, 2021|

Johnson County residents can look forward to enhanced bus and van transit starting in the second quarter of 2022. On Nov. 4, the county commission approved several pilot programs for transit, paid for by one-time infusion of federal money — $3.85 million annually for four years. “The board has established strategic priorities for transit, which include creating a transit system that is accessible, effective and efficient; is regionally coordinated; and connects housing, workforce and jobs,” Commission Chairman Ed Eilert said in a news release. Source: Joco 913 News