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Municipal Bond Trends for October 13, 2021
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.
Reno County OK’s SO firing range, change to permitting on accessory buildings
The Reno County Commission approved a change to the county’s zoning regulations on Tuesday that eliminates the need for someone with more than two acres of property to get permission before constructing accessory buildings that exceed 2,000 square feet on…
Weather service confirms tornadoes in western Kansas
Meteorologists in Goodland confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down near Sharon Springs in northwest Kansas during the storms Tuesday evening and early Wednesday. The twister traveled about 3.3 miles, with peak gusts of 85 mph, the weather service said. ...…
Liquor industry and grocers pushing Kansas lawmakers to lift restrictions on home delivery and online sales
The to-go cocktails and longer liquor store hours adopted in Kansas during the pandemic could live on after the virus threat has passed. But some lawmakers worry that additional changes sought by grocery chains and liquor companies could hurt small…
Residents asked for their own city to avoid Johnson County development. Board says no
The Miami County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday rejected a petition asking to incorporate a new city in Kansas, an effort led by rural residents fighting to stop ever-encroaching industrial development from taking over their land. “It was very disappointing…
Wichita stormwater team working around the clock to keep roads clear during fall rain
When streets in Wichita flood during rain and storms, sometimes the problem is clogged drains, especially this time of year when there's extra debris like leaves and sticks. But Wichita has a team on standby around the clock to keep…
KDOT, Topeka put exclamation point on $234 million plan to replace I-70 viaduct near Capitol
State and local officials punctuated plans Wednesday for overhaul of the heavily traveled snake-shaped portion of Interstate 70 in Topeka by affirming a partnership agreement to improve safety for motorists, create jobs and gain traction with the new statewide transportation…
Kansans will pay more for natural gas this winter
Your natural gas bill is going to go up this winter. Natural gas prices run nearly double what they did a year ago and experts predict the increased prices to last at least through the winter. Utility companies pass the…
More than $1 billion in federal relief money went to Kansas schools; new numbers show how it’s being spent
Kansas schools received about $1.4 billion in federal relief money. On Tuesday, Kansas school board members voted to allocate roughly $15 million to school districts to training teachers in literacy and math, two areas that faced setbacks during the pandemic.…
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