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Fed’s Mester wants more progress on inflation before ending interest rate hikes

info2022-11-22T01:53:40-06:00November 22nd, 2022|

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester said Monday inflation will need to show more signs of progress before she's ready to stop advocating for interest rate increases. While acknowledging that recent data has been encouraging, the central bank official told CNBC that the progress is only a start. "We're going to have more work to do, because we need to see inflation really on a sustainable downward path back to 2%," she said in a live "Closing Bell" interview with Sara Eisen. "We've had some good news on the inflation front, but we need to see more good news and sustained [...]

Former Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay Announces Intention to Sue the City of Wichita

info2022-11-22T01:52:12-06:00November 22nd, 2022|

Former Wichita Police Dept. Chief Gordon Ramsay is intending to sue the City of Wichita. A notice was released on Monday, November 21st from Wichita Attorney James Thompson in which Ramsay accuses city leaders of undermining him in police investigations and discipline, as well as defamation and corruption. Wichita City Manager Robert Layton and City of Wichita Human Resources Director Chris Bezruki were directly named in the notice. Ramsay alleges an “inappropriate relationship” between Bezruki and the Fraternal Order of Police. Also alleged is that both Layton and Bezruki covered up misconduct and lied about their knowledge of incidents involving several [...]

Sedgwick is looking for alternatives to the current internet service

info2022-11-22T10:49:21-06:00November 22nd, 2022|

Sedgwick council member Brenda DeHaven said she had Cox Communications service outage update placed on last week’s agenda so people know it’s an issue the council is aware of and that they’re trying to think of solutions. She said that everyone’s Cox service that she knows is having issues. “It’s spotty. It’ll go out. Sometimes we have to reboot,” DeHaven said. “It’s been for months. And they always say we are aware there’s an issue in your area. That’s their excuse you get every time.” She asked about City Hall’s service and City Clerk Janise Enterkin said the phones have been [...]

Keeping rural restaurants alive saves more than supper

info2022-11-22T10:50:28-06:00November 22nd, 2022|

A central Kansas bar’s struggle to survive is indicative of broader challenges facing many small-town eateries. For those that make it, a willingness to adapt and community support often prove crucial. Residents often aren’t just keeping open a place to eat, they’re keeping a vital part of the community fabric from unraveling. Here are the stories of survivors, both those waiting things out and restaurants that have returned from the brink. Source: KLC Journal

New website launched for Century II

info2022-11-22T10:51:05-06:00November 22nd, 2022|

Wichita's Century II on Monday launched an updated website at century2.com. The previous site was century2.org, but the old address will redirect to the newly updated site. According to ASM, the new website is designed to drive ticket sales and showcase the venue for the fans and the community. Visitors will see upcoming events featured on the home page. “We’re thrilled to launch a completely reimagined website which marks another step forward in modernizing the look and feel of the Century II brand and identity on not only a local, but a national level,” said Christine Pileckas, director of booking and [...]

NLC and the Local Infrastructure Hub Launch New Series of ‘Bootcamps’ to Help Small, Mid-Sized Cities and Towns Apply for Federal Infrastructure Grants

info2022-11-22T10:52:00-06:00November 22nd, 2022|

Building on the successes of bootcamps underway, the National League of Cities (NLC) and the Local Infrastructure Hub have expanded their offerings and are launching five new bootcamps starting in January. These training courses are designed to help cities, towns, and villages develop competitive funding applications for federal grants made available to cities as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This next round of support will focus on five grant opportunities that address energy efficiency and conservation, EV and charging infrastructure, roadway safety planning, roadway safety implementation, and brownfields activities. Source: nlc.org

Emporia selected to participate in USDA Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge

info2022-11-22T01:38:15-06:00November 22nd, 2022|

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced that the agency is awarding $4 million in cooperative agreements to 17 organizations under its Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge program. RPIC provides planning support, technical assistance, and training to encourage placemaking activities in rural communities. Funds can be used to help build capacity for broadband access, preserve cultural and historic structures, and support the development of transportation, housing, and recreational spaces. Source: Emporia Gazette

New tech could mean faster traffic stops in Shawnee County

info2022-11-21T12:12:26-06:00November 21st, 2022|

Topeka-area drivers could soon have a faster ticketing experience when pulled over by a Shawnee County sheriff’s deputy. The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office plans to pay $159,000 for e-ticketing from vendor Tyler Technologies, Lt. Justin Vest told the Shawnee County Commission on Thursday. Commissioners asked if it’s going to make more work for officers inputting information. “Actually, it’s going to create less work,” Vest said. “And so it’s going to improve officer safety because officers will just scan the driver’s license ..." Source: CJonline

Washburn collaborating with GO Topeka on local business development

info2022-11-21T12:10:41-06:00November 21st, 2022|

It really has been a chicken-and-egg type of situation for GO Topeka and the Washburn University School of Business. For years, the economic development organization had supported the business school’s endeavors, including financial support for the annual pitch competition for budding, entrepreneurial business students. It’s all been part of a goal of growing the local economy by developing and promoting young talent, especially that at Washburn. But the challenge, representatives from the two organizations have often found, is that the very same young people who can create economic opportunities often leave Topeka because they haven’t found it here. Source: CJonline

GBED competition will bring businesses to Barton County

info2022-11-21T12:10:05-06:00November 21st, 2022|

Great Bend Economic Development launched a competition Friday that will result in one entrepreneur winning $50,000 to open/start a business in Barton County. A total of $95,000 will be given away at the end of the IGNITE Rural Business competition, including $50,000 to the grand finale winner in October of 2023. Second place will be awarded $30,000 and third place gets $10,000, according to GBED President Sara Arnberger. Those following along the journey of the competition will vote online for the People’s Choice Award and award a business with $5,000. New inventions/businesses are encouraged to apply as well as startups. Source: [...]