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Reno County’s labor force is changing
Reno County’s demographics are changing. According to Jeremy Hill, the director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University, Reno County’s population will continue to decline. As for the people in their 60s and higher,…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 14, 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.
Former Belvue City employee sentenced for embezzling thousands in public funds
A former City of Belvue treasurer arrested in June 2021 has been sent to jail for taking thousands of dollars in public funds over several years. ... Judge Elder said in court Thursday he was imposing the 60 day jail…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 13, 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.
JoCo EMS may change how it responds to 911 calls amid latest COVID-19 surge
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has placed added strain on local hospitals’ emergency rooms and Johnson County’s emergency medical response team. As a result, the Johnson County EMS System is considering possible changes to how it responds to 911…
Working for Lenexa: National tragedy spurs police officer’s career path
Watching the 9/11 terrorist attacks unfold on national television was the moment Hunter Tschippert decided he wanted to become a police officer. He was 5 years old. “Being in kindergarten and seeing the second plane hit was what pushed me…
Overland Park advances backyard chicken pilot program — Here are the details
A new ordinance that would allow backyard chickens on smaller lots is headed for the Overland Park City Council now that a second council committee recommended it Wednesday night. The proposal, which revamps how the city handles applications for residential…
Parsons Police enter Covid Protocol, what this means for residents
The Parsons Police Department enters COVID Protocol again, with staffing levels at a critical state. “If we can get our staff out of the red and healthy, we can return to a sense of normalcy,” According to Parsons Police Chief…
Ongoing Dispute Over Whether WPD’s Use of “Gang List” is Constitutional
The United States District Court for the District of Kansas denied significant portions of the City of Wichita’s motion to dismiss the class-action lawsuit challenging Wichita’s “Gang List.” The ruling allows plaintiffs to proceed with their central claims that the…
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