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Kansas corrections system grapples with 22.6% vacancy rate among prison staff
Operations at the Lansing Correctional Facility were expected Wednesday to return to normal following lockdown of inmates and deployment of a tactical team and officers from other prisons to quell a melee in the maximum-security unit, state officials said. Violence…
Topeka housing market one of the ‘Hottest’ in the nation
The City of Topeka has been ranked as one of the top housing markets in both the U.S. and the state of Kansas. According to Realtor.com, Topeka's "Hotness Rank" is 14 when compared to June's hottest real estate markets. Affordable…
Unemployment rates up across state for month of June
Kansas’ unemployment rate increased slightly between May and June, however, Kansas Labor Secretary Amber Schultz says employment rates are still in a good place. The state did see a robust level of hiring for the month adding 4,600 new jobs,…
There are no dog parks in west Wichita. Some City Council members want to change that
When Reece Hembree takes his dog, Simba, to the dog park, he has to drive east. That’s because Hembree lives out west, and the closest dog park is on Meridian, in north central Wichita. “The closest one I saw was…
Investors Bet Fed Will Need to Cut Interest Rates Next Year to Bolster the Economy
As the Federal Reserve prepares to meet this week, Wall Street investors are betting that officials will raise interest rates aggressively through the end of the year—and then turn around and start cutting them in six months. The unusual wager…
USDA Invests Nearly $2.3 Million in Community Infrastructure and Economic Development in Eight Rural Kansas Communities
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Director for Rural Development Christy Davis today announced that USDA is investing $2,268,200 toward eight community projects across the state. ... Project details of today’s eight announcements are: A $33,000 grant will assist Thrive…
Amelia Earhart statue lands in Congress 23 years after Kansas started effort
Kansas aviation pioneer and advocate for women’s equal rights Amelia Earhart will be honored this week with a bronze statue in Congress, an effort that has taken more than two decades to accomplish. Congress will unveil the statue Wednesday, making…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 22, 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.
Panasonic’s De Soto plant will put a charge into KC-area economy
Kansas and the Kansas City region are riding high after winning the megaproject known for months only as Project Ocean. Plans by Panasonic Energy Co. Ltd. to build a $4 billion electric-vehicle battery plant in De Soto bring the promise…
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