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Johnson County Planning Commission to take up solar farm regulations for a 10th time
The Johnson County Planning Commission has spent more than a year working on regulations for commercial solar facilities. On Tuesday, it will take up the contentious issue again — this time with firm marching orders from county commissioners to make…
10-year Treasury yield rises to its highest level since November 2018
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hit 3.17% on Monday morning, as investor focus remained on inflation and economic slowdown concerns. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note climbed 4 basis points to 3.1726% at 4 a.m. ET. The yield…
As trail project moves forward in Baldwin City, officials seek $20M grant for another one that would run to Ottawa
A multi-use trail project along more than three blocks of Midland Railway tracks will soon be moving forward in Baldwin City, and city officials will also be seeking $20 million in grants for a project that would link the city…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 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.
Dodge City police warn of high school ‘challenge’ that involves crimes against strangers
Dodge City police are urging parents to speak to their children after discovering that some high school students have been participating in a challenge that includes committing crimes. Police Chief Drew Francis said on the department's Facebook page that many…
Kelly signs bill to boost housing
Gov. Laura Kelly signed bipartisan legislation Thursday creating incentives in the form of state income tax credits for investors in construction of residential housing that contributes to economic development in Kansas. The Kelly administration’s statewide survey of housing needs —…
Communities, lawmakers search for how to tackle housing dilemma
For Ryan Jones, home in Wabaunsee County feels a lot like Philadelphia. In a literal sense, this couldn’t be further from the truth. The City of Brotherly Love remains one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the U.S. and its…
Mural tourism becoming more popular in Kansas, and the same is true for Reno County
Hutchinson has more than 40 murals that bring pride to the city. These murals boast of Kansas wildlife, the street art movement, the beauty of Kansas and its state symbols, Hutchinson landmarks and community stories. Mural tourism has become a…
Will filling the 140,000 square feet of storefronts on Hutchinson’s Main Street revitalize downtown?
Downtown Hutchinson gained more than 50 new businesses in the last five years, filling the storefronts that had been empty for decades. The growth exceeded the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, downtown business owners and residents’ expectations — but there…
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