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Treasury yields inch higher as markets await unemployment data while Fed remains hawkish
The yield on U.S. Treasuries inched higher on Friday as markets awaited the release of labor market data, which could give indications about inflation and future Federal Reserve policy. ... Data released earlier in the week, including an unexpected decline…
Ogallala Aquifer on track to 70% depletion in 40-45 years
The newest drought monitor shows three-fourths of Kansas is now in a drought emergency. The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) says current drought conditions are on par with what the state saw between 2011-2012, and this could mean significant decreases for…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 6, 2022
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.
Derby’s council expresses concerns with scooter program
The City of Derby’s electric scooter program may be gone at the end of this year after the initial 17-month pilot program with Bird Scooters is set to expire. City Council members heard a one-year update from Sarah Gooding, assistant…
Governor Laura Kelly Announces $28.5M for 32 Pedestrian and Bike Transportation Projects
Governor Laura Kelly announced $28.5 million has been awarded for 32 Transportation Alternatives (TA) program projects across Kansas for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The competitive grant program, administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), provides funding for a variety of…
Safe crossing: Crossing Guards needed in McPherson
Every Wednesday morning and afternoon Jerry Montagne can be found working as a crossing guard, escorting children safely to and from school at Washington Elementary. Serving as a crossing guard isn’t part of his duties as McPherson County Sheriff, rather…
When will the housing market cool down? WSU releases annual forecast
Will the hot housing market stay hot? Wichita State University's (WSU) Center for Real Estate released its annual housing forecast. The verdict? The market may be cooling off but by how much? It has been a very unusual year —…
Overland Park infrastructure group says sales tax increase could reduce chip seal work
An Overland Park infrastructure advisory group says renewing and increasing a special sales tax could be one way in which the city could fund improvements to the city’s aging infrastructure while reducing its reliance on the controversial chip seal method…
Arkansas City gives land to college for tech center
Arkansas City commissioners unanimously approved donating the city-owned property at the corner of West Washington Avenue and South Fifth Street to Cowley College for its new career and technical training center. The location is the site of the city’s old…
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