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Strong storm rolls through Sharon Springs, tears roofs off buildings
National Weather Service officials were in western Kansas Saturday to assess damage from a strong storm and a possible tornado that damaged buildings in Sharon Springs and elsewhere, authorities said. Officials say the late Friday storm rolled through numerous Kansas…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 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.
Fed’s Mester casts doubt on the need for ‘shock’ interest rate hikes ahead
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester said Friday she's in favor of raising interest rates quickly to bring down inflation, but not so quickly as to disrupt the economic recovery. That means a strong likelihood of backing a 50 basis…
KPERS weighs cutting anticipated investment return rate despite political pressure to delay
Trustees of the Kansas Public Employee Retirement System deferred Friday until at least next month a decision about lowering the assumed rate of return on pension investments below the current 7.75% target and dramatically inflating the system’s unfunded liability. Action…
You should still call, but people can now text 911 in Douglas County
People in Douglas County now have the ability to text 911 in situations where they are unable to safely call, the sheriff’s office announced Friday. The Kansas 911 Coordinating Council began rolling out a Text-to-911 service in recent years. Tony…
Fire board has questions for newly created position
Former Johnson County Fire District 2 Fire Chief Jim Francis was introduced at the Fire District April 12 board meeting as the new county fire service administrator. Francis said his new role was part of the county’s new restructuring of…
Marion County’s new EMS building is ready for business
EMS Director Travis Parmley informed the Marion County Board of Commissioners on Monday that the new building, located in Hillsboro, is completed, and they should be all moved in by the end of the day. Those on duty were able…
Shawnee City Council will vote on prohibiting coliving housing
After neighborhood and city official resistance to two coliving homes in Shawnee, a revised ordinance will go before the City Council on Monday to approve new definitions in single-family residential districts. Last month, the Shawnee Planning Commission proposed that city…
Kansas law enforcement routinely produces error-filled reports on seized cash, property
A push three years ago for more accountability from Kansas law enforcement agencies that seize cash, cars and contraband — often without filing criminal charges against the owner — has generated a wealth of new information. On examination, however, the…
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