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Kansas going big on broadband
With an influx of federal funding for broadband development, the governor’s office is championing a goal to have Kansas among the leaders in highspeed internet access by the end of the decade. “We’re being bold,” said Lt. Gov. and Commerce…
Salina moves step closer to possible esports arena
After hearing in October about an opportunity to transform an older building into something new, the Salina City Commission voted to support a potential esports arena in the city. The commission voted 5-0 in favor of an expression of support…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 14, 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.
The Federal Reserve is expected to take a very big step toward its first rate hike
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a dramatic policy shift Wednesday that will clear the way for a first interest rate hike next year. Markets are anticipating the Fed will speed up the wind-down of its bond buying program,…
Illness prompts Sedgwick schools to extend their Christmas break
USD 439 will start its Christmas break two days sooner than planned. With 92 students currently out of school due to influenza, COVID, and COVID quarantine, Superintendent Larry Roth recommended on behalf of the central office and school administration that…
Appraiser’s Office property imaging project scheduled to begin
The Johnson County Appraiser’s Office will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 14, a state-mandated property-imaging project to help the county appraise property values. Kansas law requires counties to update property information every six years to maintain accurate data on every parcel…
What to know ahead of potential tornado-strength winds Wednesday
Evergy has crews on standby as power outages Wednesday are likely with such high winds expected, but there are several other potential dangers you might also want to consider. "In the past two decades, It's only the second time that…
Fire and power crews warn Kansans ahead of Wednesday’s high winds
"It's our best defense against wind" says Evergy communications manager Kaley Bohlen. With gusts that strong, even the best prep can be overcome, that's why Evergy has crews waiting on standby. "We monitored monitor weather conditions ahead of time and…
Some school districts cancel classes Wednesday due to expected high wind gusts
On Wednesday extreme wind gusts ranging from 60-70 mph are expected across Kansas, leading some school districts to cancel classes. Source: KAKE - News
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