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Kansas firefighter electrocuted while searching for crash victims
A southwest Kansas firefighter has died after he was shocked by a power line while searching for the victims of a crash. Morton county deputies and emergency crews responded just before 6 p.m. Sunday to a rollover accident south of Rolla.…
Amazon Fulfillment Center is up and running in Park City
The 1-million-square-foot Amazon center was buzzing with workers Sunday. Park City residents say they may go apply for a job. "It's a big building. It's kind of overwhelming when you look at it," said Park City resident, Robert. "It's definitely…
The state of Kansas is working to make its communities a whole lot cleaner
The state of Kansas is working to make its communities a whole lot cleaner. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has announced the recipients of it's solid waste reduction grants. $450,000 will be distributed to 24 entities across the…
City commission to discuss half-cent sales tax question
Parsons city commissioners Monday will look at adding a question to the November ballot on continuing the city’s half-cent sales tax. Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the Municipal Building in the city commission meeting room. City officials…
Census: Pottawatomie County has biggest percentage growth in Kansas
Pottawatomie County is No. 1. Pottawatomie County experienced the largest population growth by percentage in Kansas from 2010 to 2020, according to Census data. The U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday released data on its 2020 population count. Pottawatomie County’s population…
COVID-19 brought a ‘tectonic shift’ to higher education in Kansas
The college business model — one that depends on students living on campus and attending classes in person — was broken even before the pandemic. COVID-19 just made things more obvious. Classes moved online. Campus buildings and dormitories sat empty.…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 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.
U.S. 10-year Treasury yield falls below 1.3% as consumer confidence drops to 2011 levels
The 10-year Treasury yield dropped further Friday morning, briefly dipping below 1.3%, after U.S. consumer sentiment data plummeted to its lowest level since December 2011, according to data out Friday from the University of Michigan. The yield on the benchmark…
Forward delivery bond issuance smashes though previous record
Forward delivery bonds have already surpassed their annual record for issuance as issuers use the tool, along with taxable refundings, to replace the loss of tax-exempt advance refundings. Forward delivery bonds are attractive to both issuers looking for savings and…
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