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Sleep out creates awareness, empathy and advocacy for homeless Wichitans
Every night around 600 people are sleeping on the streets of Wichita, according to HumanKind Ministries. The nonprofit has a way for people to support their mission and bring awareness to those experiencing homelessness. A lot of people can be…
Research finds Kansas mine lands are fostering wildlife recovery in Southeast Kansas
Biology students at an area university have been doing more schoolwork than just taking classes. They've been conducting research on a variety of subjects. And some of what they've been learning is encouraging. They're called "strip pits" and they can…
Lenexa could launch ‘smart pavement’ pilot project at major intersection later this year
The launch of innovative smart pavement technology in and around Lenexa City Center took a big step forward at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. The city council approved a series of agreements that will soon launch a 10-year pilot deployment…
Group exploring workforce housing project in South Hutchinson
The South Hutchinson City Council heard a brief presentation Monday night on a new “workforce” rental housing development proposed for the city. Austin Parker ... offered a PowerPoint of a similar project proposed for Benton, Missouri, that included 25 buildings…
South Hutchinson city officials may allow Sunday liquor sales
About 2 1/2 years after the question failed at the polls by 34 votes, the South Hutchinson City Council agreed Monday to consider allowing Sunday alcohol sales in the city. Councilman Brian Garretson, who said a resident approached him to…
Douglas County leaders approve solar farm standards, pending minor changes
After hearing more than an hour and a half of public comments on Wednesday evening, Douglas County commissioners gave preliminary approval to a set of rules for future solar farms in the county. The rules outline a number of limits…
Lawrence working on plans to address spread of hundreds of invasive Bradford pear trees
The Bradford pear trees across Lawrence are replete with their springtime blooms, but the white flowers are not a welcome sight for those in the city’s forestry division. The Bradford pear is a type of ornamental pear tree native to…
$15 million Atchison museum will celebrate the trailblazing aviator’s legacy
The trailblazing female pilot vanished as she tried to fly around the world on July 2, 1937, along with navigator Fred Noonan and their Lockheed Electra 10-E airplane. Their fate has become one of the world's great unsolved mysteries. Only…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 20, 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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