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Sen. Moran helps secure transit grant for Wichita

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On June 11, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) announced a $14 million Department of Transportation grant for Wichita Transit to help fund transit operations and the purchase of protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Provided by the CARES Act, this grant will help keep Wichita’s public transportation operating and supply protective equipment to Wichita transit employees,” said Sen. Moran. “As Kansas moves towards safely reopening, this funding will help to ensure the protection of the employees and support public transit in the Wichita area after considerable financial losses.” (Read more: Derby Informer | Area)

WSU receives grant for equipment manufacturing

info2020-06-16T08:30:35-05:00June 15th, 2020|

Wichita State University’s Office of Tech Transfer and Commercialization has received a $37,000 grant that will go toward making more personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers with low supply caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. The grant is from NetWork Kansas, with funding provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS). The grants are being awarded to colleges and small businesses in Kansas that are making PPE for the health care industry during this time. (Read more: Derby Informer | Area)

FAA funds Hays airport improvements

info2020-06-16T08:31:13-05:00June 15th, 2020|

Hays Regional Airport, Hays Aircraft LLC general manager Chris Springer is aware of the $2.2 million in upgrades the city of Hays has planned in the next year for the airport. The construction, financed by the Federal Aviation Administration through the Phase III Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will have minimal affect on operations, according to city officials. Hays Aircraft, the fixed base operator that fuels and repairs aircraft and offers flight lessons, will see a difference when work begins on an asphalt overlay to rehabilitate Airport Fuel Road on the east side of the airport. “That’s how [...]

University of Kansas shortens its in-person fall semester

info2020-06-16T08:31:20-05:00June 15th, 2020|

The University of Kansas announced Monday that it will shorten the time students are on campus for the fall semester as it seeks to block a coronavirus wave. Under the plan, classes would begin in person as scheduled on Aug. 24 and in-person instruction would end just before the Thanksgiving holiday, with students encouraged to leave campus, the Lawrence Journal-World reported. After Thanksgiving, there will be a week to study for finals, which will be done remotely like they were for the spring semester. (Read more: Wichita Eagle)

Municipal Bond Trends for June 12, 2020

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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.

Former Wichita mayor and gubernatorial candidate Carl Brewer has died, official says

info2020-06-15T07:56:59-05:00June 15th, 2020|

Former Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer, who oversaw much of the revitalization of downtown and was a key figure in the development of Wichita Eisenhower National Airport, died Friday morning after a long illness. He was 63. Brewer, the city’s first elected African-American mayor, served on the City Council or as mayor from 2001 to 2015, the maximum terms that Wichita law allows its city officials. He ran unsuccessfully for Kansas governor in 2018. (Read more: Wichita Eagle)

Officials seek to nab alligator spotted in Kansas creek

info2020-06-15T07:55:44-05:00June 15th, 2020|

Authorities in Kansas have closed a trail around a creek as they try to catch an alligator spotted there. The 5-foot alligator is believed to be one of two stolen from a pet store in the northeastern Kansas city of Manhattan last weekend, the Mercury reported. A man called 911 to report seeing an alligator while he was walking along Linear Park Trail on Wednesday. Animal control officers who responded saw the animal lounging on log in Wildcat Creek. (Read more: Emporia Gazette)

Former Wichita Mayor, Gubernatorial Candidate Carl Brewer Dies

info2020-06-15T07:53:58-05:00June 15th, 2020|

Carl Brewer, the first African-American to be elected mayor of Wichita, has died. A statement from his family said he passed away Friday morning. He was 63. His family said there are no details yet for a memorial service. "The family appreciates the support they have received from the community," the statement said. "They ask for privacy at this time." Brewer was elected to the Wichita City Council in 2001 and 2005 before defeating incumbent Carlos Mayans in the 2007 race for mayor. Brewer easily won a second and final term in 2011. (Read more: KMUW/a>)

Topeka business owners thank law enforcement for keeping community safe

info2020-06-15T07:53:18-05:00June 15th, 2020|

Business owners in downtown Topeka presented the Topeka Police Department, Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, and Kansas Highway Patrol with a banner of appreciation. Edie Smith, the owner of a business downtown, said the banner is to thank them for how they handled the protests that happened in downtown Topeka over a week ago, but also for the work they do in protecting the community year round. “We’re just very proud of them and wanted to show that appreciation so they had something positive to focus on from the community than having to hear just the negativity all the time,” Smith said. [...]

Sidewalk cafes, outdoor retail space now can open in Wyandotte County

info2020-06-15T07:52:46-05:00June 15th, 2020|

Because of COVID-19, some of the rules governing restaurants and retail stores have been loosened to allow sidewalk cafes and retail space. The Unified Government Commission approved the rules on June 4 and they went into effect on June 11, after publication. The ordinance and resolution allows some businesses to use public rights-of-way as additional space to do business. (Read more: Wyandotte Daily)