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Teenage boy, 14, killed in shooting at Wichita’s Towne East Square
A 14-year-old boy died and two teenagers were arrested after a shooting sent waves of panic through Wichita’s largest shopping center. Towne East Square was closed and systematically evacuated Friday evening after the shooting and resulting chaos as shoppers and…
Winfield to consider fee hike for ambulance rides
Ambulance fees for the City of Winfield could possibly be increased to keep up with increased supply and fuel costs, according to Winfield City Manager Taggart Wall. The city charges a transport fee and mileage fee for patients who use…
Fire chief seeks assistance on burn policy
Chase County’s fire chief issued an urgent plea during Monday’s meeting of the board of commissioners. Steve Fillmore told the commission that landowners needed to start calling in their controlled burns or big changes to the county burn policy would…
Wichita Mayor reacts to Towne East shooting, calls for community input
Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple said he hopes the shooting Friday at Towne East square can push the Wichita community to come together for change. “If there is a silver lining, let that be us coming together and really paying attention…
A community effort underway to help solve Salina’s housing issue
The housing situation in Salina is at a critical stage as more companies are moving into and expanding in Saline County. The community, through different people, organizations and industries, is tackling the issue together. Not a situation unique to Salina…
Pittsburg PD 50 years ago: Local newspaper begins series on old-time PPD
There seems to be a high level of interest (and memory) when it comes to the old-time Pittsburg Police Department (PPD), so hopefully readers will appreciate a broader view of policing as it existed 50 years ago. Therefore, I decided…
Haven looks to expand new commerce but faces small-town challenges
Reno County mom-and-pop shops are staples for its rural towns, but supporting them in places like Haven or Yoder sometimes takes more than local residents walking through their doors. Mom-and-pop shops sometimes define a small-town, with local restaurants, manufacturers or…
Governor declares drought emergency
One day after the Barton County Commission let stand the countywide burn ban due to lingering dry conditions, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Thursday approved updated drought declarations via executive order, placing all 105 Kansas counties either in watch, warning or…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 17, 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.
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