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Whataburger announces plans to expand into Kansas, Missouri

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The Whataburger restaurant chain has announced plans to expand into Kansas and Missouri. No specific cities have been announced yet, other than Kansas City. The Corpus Christi, Texas-based company is celebrating its 70th anniversary and it plans to open 35 restaurants in 2021. The company already has 837 locations in ten states, including Texas and Oklahoma, with around 46,000 employees. The company also announced plans to open locations in Tennessee, but no specific cities have been named. The company also revealed concept designs for more modern restaurants on its website. (Read more: Country 101.3 KFDI)

McPherson plant will produce Covid-19 drug that is in short supply

info2020-08-11T07:36:03-05:00August 10th, 2020|

A Kansas manufacturing plant will help fill demand for remdesivir, a key drug used to treat Covid-19 patients. Pfizer Inc. said Friday it has an agreement to produce Gilead Sciences Inc.’s antiviral drug at a facility in McPherson, Kansas. The antiviral is an investigational drug that received emergency authorization by the Food and Drug Administration for treatment of patients with Covid-19. The drug has shown promise, but a shortage of remdesivir has caused authorities to ration its distribution to hospitals, and forced hospitals to ration its use to only the most serious patients. Pfizer will provide contract manufacturing of the drug as [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for August 7, 2020

info2020-08-10T07:43:18-05:00August 10th, 2020|

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.

Michael Utz, Chief of Police Announces Retirement

info2020-08-10T07:34:06-05:00August 9th, 2020|

After a 36-year career, Garden City Police Chief Mike Utz has announced his retirement effective March 2021. “I have been truly blessed to be a part of the Garden City Police Department (GCPD) family, working for the City of Garden City, and engaging in our community. I grew from a young patrol officer to have the blessing and support of the City Manager to serve as your Chief of Police for the past five years,” remarked Utz. (Read more: Greater Garden City » Feed)

Winfield employees are back at work

info2020-08-10T07:30:16-05:00August 9th, 2020|

The two City of Winfield employees who tested positive for coronavirus on July 23 are back at work, while a third employee has tested positive in the past week, Winfield City Manager Taggart Wall said Friday. Wall said city officials work with the City-Cowley County Health Department to determine if an employee needs to be tested or not. (Read more: Cowley CourierTraveler)

Baxter Springs has more than 150 Hot Rods visit

info2020-08-10T07:31:46-05:00August 9th, 2020|

More than 150 Hot Rods and refurbished vehicles are set to make their way to Baxter Springs on Saturday. The fourth annual Rat-Town Days Ratrod and Kustom Car Show and Cruise took place at the Baxter Springs campgrounds Saturday. Old and new cars filled the lot, joined by plenty of vendors selling souvenirs, food and drinks. A portion of entry fees for vehicles will be donated to a charitable cause, and organizers say with the days turnout, it looks like it will be a good sized donation. (Read more: KSNF/KODE)

City of Manhattan allows for businesses to use sidewalks for more space

info2020-08-10T07:32:28-05:00August 9th, 2020|

To help local businesses that are hurting because of the coronavirus, the city of Manhattan passed an ordinance that allows stores to expand to the sidewalk. They are able to sell items in the space in front of their store to help with social distancing. This is just a temporary change and stores must apply for a permit before they can do this. ... Right now the ordinance is limited to just food and retail, so stores can’t sell alcohol outside but the city commission is considering meeting to discuss the possibility of allowing that as well. (Read more: KSNT News)

Dodge City artist paints Boot Hill Museum murals

info2020-08-10T07:32:42-05:00August 9th, 2020|

Included with the several additions coming to Boot Hill Museum thanks to the STAR Bonds expansion project, guests will notice the murals covering the walls, painted by local and veteran artist Dave Wetmore. Wetmore was approached by Boot Hill Museum in November 2019, during the early stages of the expansion project. “They said they were doing something and asked if I was interested in working on it and at that point they didn’t have all the walls up yet, so at that point I wasn’t sure what I was saying yes to,” Wetmore said. “But I told them I’d be happy [...]

Overland Park councilmembers consider changing approval policy for chickens

info2020-08-10T07:33:12-05:00August 9th, 2020|

Getting permission to keep chickens has for years been a tough sell to the Overland Park City Council. For people with fewer than three acres, it involved a presentation to the planning commission and then to the full council. Most of the time, the council shot the applications down. But councilmembers are beginning to rethink the process, which has favored homeowners in the southern part of the city who typically have larger lots. On Wednesday the council’s Community Development Committee asked staff to look at alternatives to the way chicken permits are handled. (Read more: Prairie Village Post)

Sabetha sees increased sales tax distributions

info2020-08-10T07:33:32-05:00August 9th, 2020|

Sabetha’s sales tax distributions are above last year’s distributions for July. This is according to the July County/City Local Sales Tax Distribution Report released by the Kansas Department of Revenue. The state issues these distributions two months after collection, so the July distribution is a reflection of May sales. Sabetha saw increased sales tax distributions in the month of July alone — with distributions of $39,598.14, a 4.7 percent increase from the $37,836.05 distributed in July 2019. Sabetha’s local sales tax rate is 1 percent. (Read more: Sabetha Herald)