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Contract approved for drivers license restoration program in Wichita
Wichita City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a contract for the operation of a new driver’s license restoration program. The Wichita Area Restoration Program (WARP) was developed this year to deal with a growing number of suspended licenses.…
WPD officer shot in 2021 returns to the streets
A Wichita police officer shot several times last year has finally recovered enough to return to the streets. Officer Kyle Mellard was one of three Wichita Police Department employees honored during a ceremony at Wichita City Hall on Monday. The…
Shawnee County to add solar panels to 10 warning sirens
Shawnee County is saving some money with its new environmentally friendly proposal. This week, the county proposed to add solar panels to the outdoor warning sirens. After approval from commissioners, they are planning a test run. Ten solar panels will…
Local fire departments prepare for colder temperatures, tips for keeping homes safe
Local fire departments are busy this time of year responding to many calls from frozen pipes bursting, fires at boarded-up structures being used for shelter, but also electrical fires from furnaces and space heaters. With the colder temps on the…
Kansas school district is first in the state to use electric buses
A local district is the first in the state to put electric school buses on the road. The Wabaunsee School district previously announced it would be the first in Kansas to start driving kids to school on these buses. "We…
Bike to work in JoCo? These riders say it can be done 🚴
Cars may still be king of the suburbs, but some in Johnson County are no longer bowing down. In an area with a reputation for shunning other forms of transportation, a handful of commuters have a message for colleagues, friends…
Johnson County paves way for new fire station at new Panasonic site
A new fire station is on its way to the future grounds of the Panasonic battery plant in De Soto. The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners last week agreed to set aside $500,000 toward the initial steps of building a new…
Financial data bill heads to Biden
Cities, towns, counties and states will be required to standardize their financial information in machine-readable format by 2027 under a provision included in the defense authorization bill that President Joe Biden is expected to sign into law. The Senate Thursday…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 19, 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, Beth Warren and…
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