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Labette County changes vacation rules to retain workers
Labette County commissioners on Tuesday agreed to accommodate hobbled county departments by paying employees for some unused vacation and allowing them to carry over any remaining after that. The accommodation is for this year only, commissioners said. The current policy…
Rail project near Haysville among 10 receiving funds
Gov. Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced 10 projects, totaling more than $5.2 million, were awarded as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Short Line Rail Improvement Fund Program. The announcement took place Monday at the…
Erie saved its grocery story by buying it and running it themselves
Erie city clerk, began the process by noting the building currently housing Erie Market was “relatively new,” since it had been rebuilt by the previous owners following a flood. “There were not many options on selling it, because it was…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 1, 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.
Destination Kansas: Playing and exploring in the high plains
The high plains of Kansas have a lot to offer tourists. This region makes up the western third of the state. In the town of Liberal, follow the yellow brick road to meet Dorothy. While "The Wizard of Oz" never…
Hesston Community Foundation awards grant to Hesston Fire/EMS
The Hesston Fire/EMS department recently received a grant from the Hesston Community Foundation for the purchase of two Technimount Systems. The Technimount System is a safe and secure mounting system for the EKG monitor/defibrillator to the EMS cot in a…
New legislation is shaking up how local governments set property taxes
New legislation going into effect this year could play a big role in how much you pay in property taxes in Kansas. In March, Kansas Governor Laura Kelley signed SB13, a bill that adds a public hearing requirement for taxing…
Gov. Laura Kelly announces new school safety workforce
Governor Laura Kelly announced a new initiative on Wednesday during her tour at Wesley's Children's Hospital. Kelly says the 'Safer Classrooms Workgroup' was created to protect Kansas students, teachers, and staff from the threat of the Delta variant of COVID-19.…
New program introduced by Wichita police aims to reduce violence among teens and young adults
Reducing violence among teenagers and young adults, that's the goal of a new initiative called SERV (Strategic Engagement to Reduce Violence) from Wichita police. Police will work with violent offenders, educating them on consequences if they continue breaking the law.…
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