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Supply chain issues hit Hutchinson area fire departments
Nearly four months after a wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in Hutchinson, the Hutchinson Fire Department chief says the department will have to wait even longer to replace damaged equipment. One of the HFD's brush trucks valued at $250,000 was…
City of Lawrence sees dozens of vacant houses as potential way to create more affordable housing
As climbing prices intensify the City of Lawrence’s need for more affordable housing, city leaders are interested in looking to a new option: the dozens of houses sitting vacant in Lawrence neighborhoods. City staff recently recommended the creation of a…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 24, 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.
Finney County continues researching bird mitigation options
The Finney County Commissioners had a follow-up discussion on nuisance bird mitigation Monday... The large bird population can cause damage to the area with feces accumulation from roosting, which causes a human health and safety hazard; damage to HVAC systems,…
Kansas towns anticipate strong tourism this summer
Kansas tourism is doing well but for a few hiccups due to high fuel prices, labor shortages and post COVID-19 jitters. ... Topeka, Salina and Hutchinson have noticed tourists are making plans for a visit, and the towns are getting…
Frontenac Mining Days set for July
The Frontenac community is inviting the public to celebrate its heritage in Southeast Kansas during the 2nd Annual Frontenac Mining Days, in downtown Frontenac, beginning Thursday, July 7, and continuing through Sunday, July 10. A variety of activities are planned…
SEK counties top list of best value in Kansas for property taxes
A new study ranks Kansas counties by the value that residents get relative to what they pay in property taxes, and the majority of the top ten are located in the southeastern region of the state. According to the study…
Vibrant. Bustling. Wait, did you say this is a story about Topeka?
With the help of new life downtown and collaboration across the community, Topeka appears to be hitting its stride after years of false starts. But challenges remain and it could take time to fully win over a populace that had significant…
The new voice shaping Reno County aid priorities? The public.
Thanks to an effort organized by civic groups, Reno County residents could weigh in about community priorities for spending about $18 million in federal pandemic relief funds. Improving the affordability and accessibility of child care overwhelmingly ranked as the highest…
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