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Sedgwick County health officer encouraged, but would like to see more wearing masks

info2020-05-27T08:46:03-05:00May 26th, 2020|

Medical experts at every level say we are far from out of the woods when it comes to risks associated with COVID-19 and dangers the virus poses. At least locally, there are positive indicators that most are following guidelines to safeguard against COVID-19, but many out in public choose not to wear masks as health professionals at every level recommend. Eyewitness News went out Tuesday and spoke with people about their decisions to either wear a mask or go without. At least Tuesday, the majority of people who spoke with Eyewitness News did so through a mask. This is a positive [...]

Wichita workforce center reopens to public

info2020-05-27T08:54:14-05:00May 26th, 2020|

Unemployment in Kansas hit 11.2% for the month of April. Anthony Newman was one of those that were laid off from their job, in part, due to COVID-19. He is now trying to find a new job with help from the Wichita Workforce Center. Newman said he wants help from the center to get his CDL license. "I came here to not only have a job, but give me a career,” Newman said. The Workforce Center opened its doors Tuesday morning for the first time since the end of March. Workforce Center CEO Keith Lawing said having the ability to meet face-to-face with job-seekers will [...]

Wichita officials weigh options for opening pools while demand for home pools increases

info2020-05-27T08:54:26-05:00May 26th, 2020|

Will public pools in Wichita open this year? It’s a possibility, but city officials are also weighing the benefits of not opening pools until next year. “There are still cities still struggling just for health reasons on whether or not they’re going to open,” said Robert Layton, Wichita city manager. Public pools in Wichita sit empty and could remain that way depending on the city’s decision. “The problem isn’t just the people in the pool,” said Layton. “How do you social distance also outside of the pool?” (Read more: KSN-TV)

McPherson Water Park proposes plan to city

info2020-05-27T08:54:36-05:00May 26th, 2020|

Members of the McPherson High Swim Team and McPherson Water Park director Kyle Roberts proposed a plan to open the water park to the McPherson City Commission Tuesday morning. Roberts proposed an opening of the water park to occur on June 15, during Phase 3 of Gov. Laura Kelly’s Ad Astra Plan to reopen Kansas. Phase 3 of Gov. Kelly’s reopening plan is expected to start on June 8. Roberts said a poll was created on the water park’s Facebook page and has nearly 2,000 votes, with the majority voting yes to open the water park. (Read more: McPherson Sentinel)

Newton Rec Commission eyes June 15 opening of municipal pool

info2020-05-27T08:55:04-05:00May 26th, 2020|

The hopes of swimming in the municipal pool this summer are treading water — delayed, it seems, by each new announcement from Gov. Laura Kelly as she has signed executive orders moving the state through a phased reopening plan in attempts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, published in black and white on a revised reopening plan, there is a date for the pool to reopen. The plan given to the Newton Recreation Commission by Rec Commission staff lists June 15 as the day to get into the water. If the plan stands, the pool will be open [...]

Wyandotte County to continue following Kansas Phase 2 reopening plan

info2020-05-27T08:55:46-05:00May 26th, 2020|

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced that the Ad Astra Reopening plan has transitioned away from being a statewide requirement and into a statewide guidance document. Gov. Kelly further announced that county health officers remain empowered to issue local orders adopting the Ad Astra Reopening plan if they choose. The health order signed by the Unified Government’s chief medical officer, Dr. Allen Greiner, on May 20, adopting Phase 2 of the Ad Astra Reopening plan, remains in effect in Wyandotte County, according to a UG spokesman. The county will not need to issue another order on following the plan this week. (Read [...]

Keeping Lawrence outdoor pools and rec centers closed ‘first of many difficult decisions,’ leaders say

info2020-05-26T07:15:38-05:00May 26th, 2020|

As businesses across the city begin to open their doors, the City of Lawrence recreation centers and outdoor pools will remain closed to public. Those facilities are allowed to open with restrictions under state health guidelines, but as city leaders keep a wary eye on the budget, the calculus of when to reopen is more complicated. The city has released a reopening plan for the Parks and Recreation Department, and the plan calls for the city’s outdoor pool and wading pools to remain closed all summer. Recreation centers will also remain closed to the general public until all health orders and [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for May 22, 2020

info2020-05-26T07:13:02-05:00May 26th, 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.

Smaller Lyon County communities share life during pandemic

info2020-05-26T06:57:53-05:00May 25th, 2020|

The smaller Lyon County communities are also enduring the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Gazette spoke with the mayors and city clerks of these communities to glean insight into how the small city, rural life is continuing. 2020 marks Reading’s sesquicentennial, and its birthday party has been postponed until gatherings are safer. Mayor Todd Hensley said Reading has seen a lot of things in its 150 years, “but I don’t believe we’ve ever seen anything like this,” he said. The community is resilient, though that is apparent whether or not the world is enduring a pandemic. The local Miracle Cafe [...]

Sedgwick County correcting speed limit conflict on 159th Street East

info2020-05-26T06:58:15-05:00May 25th, 2020|

Sedgwick County is correcting a problem with conflicting speed limits on a section of roadway that borders Butler County. Sedgwick County commissioner Jim Howell called attention to safety concerns with 159th Street East, between Harry and Pawnee. The west side of the roadway is under the jurisdiction of Sedgwick County, and Howell said no speed limit was posted there for southbound traffic. By default, that would mean that cars could travel up to 55 miles an hour under state statutes. On the east side of the road, controlled by Butler County, the speed limit is 40 miles an hour for northbound [...]