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Sales tax collection increase in 2020

info2021-01-25T07:00:09-06:00January 25th, 2021|

Edgerton ranks below Gardner and Spring Hill on combined sales tax rates. Edgerton’s combined rate is 8.975, and both Gardner and Spring Hill combined rates are 9.475. Edgerton collected about $100,000 more in sales tax revenue this year. The total was $852,533 for 2020 and in 2019 it was $747,277. “Because we have so many businesses that are considered essential, the City of Edgerton did not see the sharp declines that impacted many other cities. We remain in excellent financial shape to begin 2021.” said Donald Roberts, mayor. Sales tax revenue increased in 2020 over 2019, Roberts continued. Edgerton’s sales tax [...]

Wichita police say dealing with criminal kids has gotten harder since 2016 reforms

info2021-01-25T07:00:37-06:00January 25th, 2021|

A woman and her two daughters woke up to a burglar rifling through their home. Another got doused with mace during a brazen carjacking attempt at a strip mall. A third, 82, suffered head injuries when three intruders who ransacked her home shoved her before taking her car for a joyride. In another case, an unsuspecting employee got a note from a would-be robber claiming he had a bomb on him. These attacks, all allegedly committed by 13- and 14-year-olds in Wichita over the past year, offer a glimpse into a new wave of juvenile crime local authorities say they’re having [...]

Main Street Chanute offers loans, grants

info2021-01-25T07:01:49-06:00January 25th, 2021|

Main Street Chanute and Main Street America have started two programs to help brick-and-mortar businesses in Chanute. The Board of Directors of Main Street Chanute approved guidelines Wednesday for its Main Street Revitalization Program, and Main Street America, in conjunction with Brother International, begins taking applications today for the At Your Side grant program. The MSRP loans are funded through $100,000 provided by the Neosho County Commission for business revitalization and safety improvements. Main Street Chanute will administer the loans at no interest, but the loans have a small origination fee that will go back into the fund. Source: www.chanute.com

Pandemic drops air fares in Wichita by 36%

info2021-01-25T07:02:45-06:00January 25th, 2021|

The huge hit in air travel demand caused last year by Covid-19 also made it cheaper for those who did fly. According to new data from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, inflation-adjusted average fares from Wichita in the third quarter were down 36% year over year to $253.86. That was slightly higher than the nationwide average of $244.36 for a ticket during the same period, which, according to data from U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, was the lowest quarterly average (also adjusted for inflation) since at least 1995. Source: Wichita Business Journal

Shawnee County wants to expand glass recycling program

info2021-01-25T07:05:25-06:00January 24th, 2021|

Shawnee County is looking to expand its new glass recycling program. The new program started in June, but county leaders tell KSNT News it’s become more popular in the last two months. Shawnee County partners with Ripple Glass in Kansas City. The county collects glass from purple drop off bins and Ripple transports and recycles the glass for free. Shawnee County Solid Waste Director Bill Sutton said this is necessary because the recycling center the county uses for other recycling does not recycle glass. Source: KSNT News

Lakin and Deerfield Cities Come Together For a Common Goal

info2021-01-23T13:19:03-06:00January 23rd, 2021|

The City of Lakin and The City of Deerfield are excited to announce a new "shared service" venture they have embarked on together. When Lakin and Deerfield realized animal control was a common issue amongst their communities, they decided to come together and do something about it. The cities came up with an agreement to share a full time Animal Control Officer who would be able to enforce codes, patrol both communities, and take care of any animals in the pound. ... Small communities, such as Lakin and Deerfield, operate off limited budgets. This "shared service" will help both communities keep [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for January 21, 2021

info2021-01-22T08:10:24-06:00January 22nd, 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.

KDHE launches new website for COVID-19 vaccine information, FAQs

info2021-01-22T08:09:31-06:00January 22nd, 2021|

With Kansas officially in Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccination plan, many people plan to get it, but there are still lots of questions. "You hear a lot of different stuff. You can't really tell what's true," said Wichita resident Jace Suddeth. "A lot of people are saying, like, just silly stuff," said Wichita resident Dakota Burns. Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday the state has a new COVID-19 vaccine website to clear up many of the rumors, and answer questions. Source: KAKE - News

Johnson County seniors to start getting COVID vaccines next week

info2021-01-22T08:07:59-06:00January 22nd, 2021|

Johnson County will begin giving COVID-19 vaccines to residents age 65 and older starting Tuesday, as part of its move into the next phase of distribution, health officials said Thursday. That phase also includes kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers and child care workers, who will get their vaccines through Children’s Mercy, said Dr. Sanmi Areola, the county’s director of health and environment. But it was unclear when those vaccinations would begin. He said the department received more than 6,800 vaccine doses on Thursday, and Areola emphasized that “the opportunity to get vaccinated next week and the week after depends on the supply,” [...]

Governor Laura Kelly, Department of Commerce Seek Public Input for Broadband Office Grant Program

info2021-01-22T08:05:12-06:00January 22nd, 2021|

Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce has established an opportunity for the public to learn more about the Office of Broadband Development’s Broadband Acceleration Grant program and provide input on grant requests proposed for communities across Kansas. The goal is to gather public input regarding the grant applications and associated service areas in an effort to ensure transparency in the broadband development process. The project proposals and proposed service area maps for each grant application are posted online, along with a public comment form for those wishing to express support or share concerns regarding a project. These [...]