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Local company teams up with officials to develop plan for possible Coronavirus outbreak

info2020-03-03T07:52:33-06:00March 2nd, 2020|

As countries around the world are preparing for the spread of the Coronavirus, officials in Wichita are putting final touches on local plans. A hydrogen-based fog and mist called Steramist can clear a room of viruses and infections within seconds and Ion Environmental Services uses it every day in Wichita and surrounding areas. That’s why the company has partnered with officials to help develop a plan if the Coronavirus makes it way to Kansas. “We are working with a number of officials, both city, state, and county,” said Camden Roach with Ion Environmental Services. (Read more: KSN-TV)

Fed cut expected in March; Will it be 25bp or 50bp?

info2020-03-03T07:54:38-06:00March 2nd, 2020|

Although the Federal Open Market Committee will meet March 17 to 18, speculation about a coordinated cut by central banks across the globe before then continues, and experts are debating whether the Fed will cut 25 basis points or 50 basis points. “This will be another wild week for financial markets, but optimism is growing that central bank intervention will prop up risky assets and that scientists and drug companies are getting closer to developing test treatments and vaccines,” said Edward Moya, senior market analyst at OANDA. “Investors salivated that the bottom could be near as hopes were growing central banks [...]

Kansas Main Street gets a makeover

info2020-03-03T07:55:11-06:00March 2nd, 2020|

The popular Kansas Main Street program that was re-established in 2019 now has a new look! The new Kansas Main Street logo was unveiled today by the Kansas Department of Commerce to generate excitement and support for the program, which is geared toward revitalizing small, rural Kansas communities. “With the return of the Main Street program, communities have new access to resources and tools to help breathe new life into their commercial districts,” Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “I’m excited that we are able to introduce a new program brand that reflects the vibrancy of our Kansas Main Street communities.” [...]

At least 120 manufacturing jobs are coming to Montgomery County

info2020-03-02T13:37:40-06:00March 2nd, 2020|

At least 120 manufacturing jobs with a pay scale above the median county wage are coming to Montgomery County. At Monday’s Montgomery County Commission meeting, Coffeyville and county official unveiled plans by Prosperiti Partners to locate its new manufacturing plant at the former Southwire Manufacturing facility at the Coffeyville Industrial Park. Prosperiti Partners, which is based in Springfield, Mo., plans to manufacture components for its pre-manufactured, modular housing dwellings at the Coffeyville plant. The company plans to hire 120 workers over the course of three years, with the goal of having the plant in operation by the end of the 2020 [...]

10-year Treasury yield drops to another record below 1.04% as historic fall in US rates continues

info2020-03-02T07:00:37-06:00March 2nd, 2020|

The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to another record low on Monday below 1.04% as the historic decline in U.S. rates continued amid the coronavirus outbreak and Wall Street calls for Federal Reserve stimulus. The 10-year yield hit a record low of 1.036% at one point overnight before bouncing and was last at 1.05%. The 2-year Treasury yield fell to 0.71%, threatening to break its low in November 2016. The 30-year yield was at 1.623%, a record low. Investors are betting the Federal Reserve will now act aggressively in response to a coming economic slowdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. The fed [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for February 28, 2020

info2020-04-16T08:06:34-05:00March 2nd, 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.

Butler County dispatchers train to screen callers for coronavirus symptoms

info2020-03-02T06:51:28-06:00March 2nd, 2020|

While countries around the world are experiencing the outbreak, Butler County dispatchers are preparing themselves in case the coronavirus worsens. They are implementing a new screening process for 911 callers. We’ll ask them about travel, we’ll ask them about a short list of symptoms that we’re screening for that could be indicative of the corona virus,” said Chris Davis, Butler County 911 Director. The questions are only asked if the caller reports a fever, cough, or shortness of breath. “That doesn’t mean they have the corona virus it just means that they have symptoms,” said Davis. (Read more: KSN-TV)

Sedgwick County Zoo bans smoking, vaping

info2020-03-02T06:49:34-06:00March 2nd, 2020|

If visitors to the Sedgwick County Zoo want to light up a smoke or vape up, they’ll have to do it in the parking lot from now on. On Friday, the zoo announced that it is joining other outdoor Wichita attractions like the Old Cowtown Museum and the new baseball stadium in banning smoking. “The Sedgwick County Zoo is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for guests, employees, and animals,” zoo spokeswoman Jennica King announced in a written statement Friday. “To that end, the Zoo will prohibit smoking and vaping within the Zoo during normal hours of operation, beginning [...]

Johnson County officials get update on efforts to prep for possibility of coronavirus spread

info2020-03-02T06:49:04-06:00March 2nd, 2020|

The new coronavirus that has overwhelmed parts of Asia and now threatens Europe and the Middle East has not yet made an appearance in Johnson County. Even so, county, school and city officials are making plans now for how to deal with a public health threat whose outlines have been changing daily. Johnson County commissioners got an update Thursday on how public health officials are addressing what scientists say could become a major outbreak of the flu-like disease. But because the virus is new and the threat in Johnson County is low, efforts so far have been to establish preliminary cooperation [...]

After outcry over Evergy poles in Wichita neighborhood, restrictions are in the works

info2020-03-02T06:57:30-06:00March 2nd, 2020|

When Evergy erected towering power poles near homes in northeast Wichita to support high-voltage lines, the ensuing outcry led to an apology and donations from the energy company. But utilities in Kansas remained free to do the same thing in other communities. The Kansas House approved legislation last week that would restrict the authority of Evergy and other utilities to string transmission lines through urban areas. Regulators would have additional power over the projects, with a mandate to evaluate how the poles, which soar more than 100 feet, would affect neighborhood aesthetics. (Read more: Local News |)